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ArticlesFrom: Victoria (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 20 Jun 2002 11:59:51 -0400
Diet and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome -- Nutrition Today <a href=http://www.obgynlinx.com/thearts.cfm?artid=368672&specid=5> http://www.obgynlinx.com/thearts.cfm?artid=368672&specid=5 </a> Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder found in up to 10% of women. It can have profound metabolic consequences, including increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, if not treated. The majority of women with polycystic ovary syndrome are obese and many are insulin resistant. Diet, exercise, and weight loss play important roles in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome... ===== Weight Loss and Medication in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Therapy -- Nutrition Today <a href=http://www.obgynlinx.com/thearts.cfm?artid=368671&specid=5> http://www.obgynlinx.com/thearts.cfm?artid=368671&specid=5 </a> Polycystic ovary syndrome, which is a complex syndrome, affects approximately 6% of reproductive-age women. Many abnormalities are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, but confusion still exists about their causation. Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome is by exclusion. Management of the metabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome focuses on minimizing insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia with diet therapy or insulin-lowering drugs...
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