Evaluation of Cardiac Risk Marker Levels in Obese and Non-Obese Patients with Polycystic Ovaries

    July 2016 in “ Gynecological Endocrinology ”
    Erkan Elçi, Cihan Kaya, Numan Çim … Gülhan Elçi
    Studysummary This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have elevated cardiovascular risk markers, with levels being higher in obese participants compared to non-obese participants.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report Fertility and Sterility · 2008
    2. Criteria for Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Predominantly Hyperandrogenic Syndrome: An Androgen Excess Society Guideline The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2006