Insulin resistance

References & further reading on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

References

1 DePaolo, L. 2007. Polycystic ovary syndrome < Frequently asked questions < womenshealth.gov. URL: http://www.4woman.gov/faq/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.cfm#b (accessed 03.25.2009).

  Lukaczer, D. 2005. The epidemic of insulin insensitivity.  In Textbook of Functional Medicine, ed. D. Jones & S. Quinn, 247. Gig Harbor, WA: Institute for Functional Medicine.

  Nestler, J. 1999. Insulin resistance effects on sex hormones and ovulation in the polycystic ovarian syndrome. In Contemporary Endocrinology: Insulin resistance. G. Reaven & A. Laws, eds. Totawa NJ: Humana Press, Inc.

2 Lord, J., et al. 2003. Metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ, 327 (7421), 951–953. URL (full text): http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=14576245 (accessed 11.06.2007).

Further reading

To learn more about PCOS, we suggest the following books, all of which contain practical insight and information:

 

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Original Publication Date: 04/23/2007
Last Modified: 02/16/2010
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet

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