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Objective. It has been revealed that low serum magnesium (Mg) is often associated with insulin resistance (IR), cardiovascular problems, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are known to have a high incidence of insulin resistance. This study was designed to determine whether women with PCOS exhibit serum magnesium deficiency and its potential association with IR.

Subjects and methods. In this cross-sectional study, 103 cases with PCOS and 103 normal women who were matched for their age and body mass index (BMI) were included. Blood samples were collected after an overnight fast and concentrations of calcium, magnesium, testosterone, dehydroepianderosterone sulfate, insulin, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), triglyceride, total cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol were measured.

Results. The risk of PCOS for subjects with Mg deficiency was 19 times …