Why the study?
The study was conducted to assess the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance in women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome.
Is insulin resistance associated with obesity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Is insulin resistance associated with obesity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, regardless of being normal weight or overweight, exhibit higher levels of insulin resistance compared to healthy controls.
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May link obesity to insulin resistance in young PCOS women; leaves open causal role and need for longitudinal data.
Arif et al. (2021) studied this question.
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