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Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and its Impact on Women’s Fertility

Introduction 

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic hormonal and metabolic disorder that affects 15% of reproductive-aged women globally [1]. In the recent decade, there has been on average a 10% increase in the proportion of women around the world diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome [2]. Women with PCOS experience a cascade of sexual hormone imbalances, menstrual abnormalities, and fertility complications [3]. These conditions are most commonly due to insulin resistance and excess androgen production, or hyperandrogenism.