Estimation of Renin and D-Dimer Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Disease with or without Coronavirus Infection

November 2022 in “ Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences ”

Shaimaa Imad Ali, Fayhaa M. Khaleel, Farah Emad Ali

polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS renin d-dimer hormones fasting blood glucose lipid profiles high-density lipoprotein follicle-stimulating hormone polycystic ovary disease HDL FSH

Studysummary This study found that renin and d-dimer levels were significantly higher in PCOS patients, particularly those also infected with COVID-19, compared to non-PCOS women.

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This study investigated the levels of renin and d-dimer in 120 women, including 80 with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and 40 without, with half of each group also having COVID-19. The results indicated that women with PCOS had significantly higher levels of renin and d-dimer compared to non-PCOS women. Additionally, PCOS patients exhibited increased levels of hormones, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profiles, while high-density lipoprotein and follicle-stimulating hormone levels were lower. Notably, PCOS patients with COVID-19 showed a significant increase in renin and d-dimer levels, suggesting a potential relationship between these biomarkers in PCOS patients with COVID-19.

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