Alterations in nonesterified free fatty acid trafficking rather than hyperandrogenism contribute to metabolic health in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome

To determine whether alterations in nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) dynamics or degree of hyperandrogenism (HA) contribute to the difference in insulin sensitivity between women with metabolically healthy obese polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (MHO-PCOS) and women with metabolically unhealthy obese PCOS (MUO-PCOS).

Source: Fertility and Sterility - January 31, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Uche Ezeh, YD Ida Chen, Marita Pall, Richard P. Buyalos, Jessica L. Chan, Margareta D. Pisarska, Ricardo Azziz Tags: Reproductive endocrinology Source Type: research