Prepregnancy Phenotype and Physiological Characteristics in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

January 2020

Prepregnancy Phenotype, Physiological Characteristics in PCOS.Tendai M. Chiware, Carole McBride, Elizabeth A. McGee, Gary J. Badger, Ira Bernstein Md . Obstetrics, Medical Biostatistics, Vermont

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS DEXA scans VO2 max testing blood pressure pulse wave speed hemodynamics HOMA-IR insulin resistance Body Mass Index BMI renal volumetrics hepatic volumetrics Angiotensin II urinary sodium creatinine levels fasting glucose insulin DEXA VO2 max

Studysummary This study observed that women with PCOS had significant differences in body composition and some physiological markers compared to healthy women, which may have implications for pregnancy outcomes and long-term health risks.

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