Poor Sleep is Related to Metabolic Syndrome Severity in Adolescents with PCOS and Obesity.

CONCLUSIONS: Among girls with PCOS and obesity, sleep disordered breathing was more prevalent in those with MS, and poor sleep behaviors were associated with metabolic dysfunction and more MS symptoms. Sleep health should be included in the assessment of adolescents with PCOS and obesity.
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Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - January 3, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Simon S, Rahat H, Carreau AM, Garcia-Reyes Y, Halbower A, Pyle L, Nadeau KJ, Cree-Green M Tags: J Clin Endocrinol Metab Source Type: research