Insulin resistance is associated with hirsutism in unselected reproductive-aged women.

Do Kyeong SongHyejin LeeYoung Sun HongYeon-Ah Sung

Published in: Clinical endocrinology (2019)

In conclusion, setting the 95th percentile of the mFG score as normal, the reference value to define hirsutism was 6 in reproductive-aged Korean women. HOMA-IR was positively associated with the mFG score even after adjustment for biochemical hyperandrogenism.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
pregnancy outcomes
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
high fat diet induced