Statin Therapy Worsens Insulin Sensitivity in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study - 0 views
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Nathan Goodyear on 28 Oct 13statin therapy worsens insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS. Statin therapy in this study did lower CRP, LDL and triglycerides. Of note, DHEA decreased. This should be no surprise as statins are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors which reduces hormone synthesis from cholesterol.