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October 3, 2025Pakistan Journal of Health SciencesOpen Access

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin Resistance: Comparative Analysis of Obese and Non-Obese Women in a Tertiary Care Setting Pakistan

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ZGZülfiye GülGWGulfreen Waheed

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Overview

Analytical cross-sectional study finds higher insulin resistance in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, suggesting obesity exacerbates metabolic issues.

Key Points

  • Insulin resistance is more prevalent in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome compared to non-obese women, highlighting obesity's impact.
  • Among 220 women, the prevalence of insulin resistance was 78% in obese women versus 43% in non-obese women, indicating significant differences.
  • Higher BMI and fasting glucose levels predicted insulin resistance, with odds ratios showing obesity's critical role in metabolic health.
  • This study underscores the importance of addressing obesity in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome and related metabolic conditions.

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Gül et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e034fdf0e39f13e7fa3408https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i9.3333
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