ADOLESCENZA E PROBLEMI NUTRIZIONALI
Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents with obesity and insulin resistance: nutritional strategies to protect fertility
Valeria Calcaterra 1,2, Vittoria Carlotta Magenes 1, Virginia Rossi 1, Alice Bianchi 1, Alessandra Bosetti 1, Elvira Verduci 1,3, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti 1,4
11 Dipartimento di Pediatria, Ospedale dei Bambini “Vittore Buzzi” 2Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Terapia Medica, Università degli Studi di Pavia 3Dipartimento di Scienza della Vita, Università degli Studi di Milano 4Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Cliniche, Università degli Studi di Milano
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder in young women. It is associated with obesity and impairs reproductivity. Insulin resistance (IR) and obesity are key components of PCOS. Among recommended treatments medical nutrition therapy improves both IR and reproductive functions. Here, we discuss PCOS in adolescents, its relationship with IR and the role of nutrition therapy.