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Endocrine Disruptors and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Phthalates

Leyla AkınMustafa KendirciFigen NarinSelim KurtogluNihal HatipogluFerhan Elmalı
Published in: Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology (2020)
Serum DEHP and MEHP concentrations were not different between adolescents with or without PCOS. However, these phthalates are associated with metabolic disturbances such as dyslipidemia and insulin resistance, independently of obesity, in girls with PCOS.
Keyphrases
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • insulin resistance
  • high fat diet induced
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • high fat diet
  • skeletal muscle
  • young adults
  • type diabetes
  • physical activity
  • glycemic control