The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis: does suppression of ovarian androgen production using a GNRH agonist or inhibition of peripheral androgen effect using an anti-androgen decrease insulin resistance as measured by a tolbutamide modified IVGTT to estimate insulin sensitivity.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
27
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Baylor College of Medicine
Department
Type
DUNS #
074615394
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77030
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