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September 15, 2005
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Changes in Glucose Tolerance

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By Leon Speroff, MD Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Dr. Speroff is a consultant for Barr Laboratories.

Synopsis: Women with polycystic ovaries demonstrate a definite rate of worsening glucose tolerance and conversion to type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Source: Legro RS, et al. Changes in glucose tolerance over time in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a controlled study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005;90:3236-3242.

Legro and colleagues followed 71 women with polycystic ovary syndrome and 23 normal ...

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