Postprandial thermogenesis is reduced in polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with increased insulin resistance

Robinson, Stephen; Chan, Slew‐Pheng; Spacey, Slan; Anyaoku, Victor; Johnston, Deamond G.; Franks, Stephen

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2265.1992.tb02262.x

Postprandial thermogenesis is reduced in polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with increased insulin resistance

OBJECTIVE In order to investigate the possible causes and effects of obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome resting energy expenditure, postprandial thermogenesis and insulin resistance were measured in 14 polycystic ovary syndrome subjects and in 14 controls. DESIGN A cross‐sectional study of a se…