Insulin administration alters gonadal steroid metabolism independent of changes in gonadotropin secretion in insulin-resistant women with the polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Summary

It is shown that insulin can directly alter peripheral sex hormone levels independent of changes in gonadotropin release in insulin-resistent PCO women, arguing against a simple, direct causal relationship between hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism in PCO.

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Published
1989-01-01
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Keywords

Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Polycystic ovary, Insulin, Hyperinsulinemia

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