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Research Closed Projects PCOS and Insulin Resistance Study - women with PCOS
PCOS and Insulin Resistance Study - women with PCOS
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Background:
In Australia 1 in 5 women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Of those, 68 per cent are undiagnosed. Insulin resistance plays a key role in PCOS that is not completely understood yet.
We are looking for women with PCOS to participate in an insulin resistance study
(Women without PCOS may also participate See details here)
Are you:
- A premenopausal female aged 18-40 years
- Diagnosed with PCOS or have irregular periods when not taking the oral contraceptive pill
- Within healthy weight range
- A non-smoker
- Non-diabetic
- Living in Victoria
Level of involvement:
- This study takes place at Monash Medical Centre Clayton
- Trial lasts up to 4 months (during which time no medication for the condition can be taken)
- Free medical review
- Free treadmill exercise test
- Free insulin resistance test
- Free blood and muscle tests
- $200 gift card as a token of our appreciation
For further information please contact:
Jean Hailes Research
Tel: (03) 9594 7582
Email:
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Content updated 5 July 2011
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