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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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Original Publication Date: 04/23/2007
Last Modified: 08/17/2009
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet