The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome

Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2004 Jan;60(1):1-17. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2265.2003.01842.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Glands / metabolism
  • Adult
  • Androgens / blood
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / metabolism
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Diabetes Mellitus / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / metabolism
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Leptin / metabolism
  • Luteinizing Hormone / metabolism
  • Ovary / metabolism
  • Pituitary Gland / metabolism
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / genetics
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / metabolism
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Androgens
  • Leptin
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Hydrocortisone