Role of gut microbiota in the development of insulin resistance and the mechanism underlying polycystic ovary syndrome: a review
Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder. Typically, it is characterized by hirsutism, hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, menstrual disorders and infertility. To date, its pathogenesis remains unclear. However, insulin resistance (IR) is considere...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Ovarian Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13048-020-00670-3 |