Abstract | UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND: METHODS: This was a prospective, cross sectional controlled study conducted in a training and research hospital.The study population consisted of 46 reproductive-age PCOS women and 28 control subjects. We evaluated anthropometric and metabolic parameters, carotid intima media thickness and HFABP levels in both PCOS patients and control group. RESULTS: Mean fasting insulin, homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), triglyceride, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, free testosterone, total testosterone, carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) levels were significantly higher in PCOS patients. Although HFABP levels were higher in PCOS patients, the difference did not reach statistically significant in early age groups. After adjustment for age and body mass index, HFABP level was positive correlated with hsCRP, free testosterone levels, CIMT and HOMA-IR. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Evrim Cakir, Mustafa Ozbek, Mustafa Sahin, Erman Cakal, Askin Gungunes, Zeynep Ginis, Taner Demirci, Tuncay Delibasi |
Journal | Journal of ovarian research
(J Ovarian Res)
Vol. 5
Issue 1
Pg. 45
(Dec 18 2012)
ISSN: 1757-2215 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 23249450
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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