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Emerging treatment strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome women with obesity: Focus on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: • PCOS impacts approximatly 10% of reproductive-aged women, of whom about up to 50% are affected by obesity. • Long-term consequences of PCOS are mostly correlated with excessive body weight. • GLP-1 RAs offer a new unique opportunity to address various comorbid conditions and phenotypic presentations of PCOS. • GLP-1 RA should be integrated into the established management of women with PCOS and obesity.

Source: Journal of Diabetes and its Complications

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2024.108872

Authors: Mojca Jensterle, Manfredi Rizzo, Andrej Janez

Institutions: University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana University Medical Centre, University of Palermo

Language: English

Topic: Ovarian function and disorders

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,220