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GlossaryVery Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

lipoprotein that transports triglycerides from liver to tissues

Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) is a type of lipoprotein made by the liver that primarily carries triglycerides, a type of fat, to tissues throughout the body. High levels of VLDL in the blood can contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Atherogenic Changes in Lipoprotein Particle Number and Size Independent of Body Weight

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Atherogenic Changes in Lipoprotein Particle Number and Size Independent of Body Weight

28 citations, February 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.

research Lipid Profile and Metabolic Syndrome Status in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus, Oral Lichenoid Reaction, and Healthy Individuals Attending a Dental College in Northern India: A Descriptive Study

17 citations, January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research”

Patients with oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid reactions had worse cholesterol levels and a higher risk of obesity compared to healthy individuals.

research Selenium and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

16 citations, May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research”

Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.

research Metabolic Effect at Six and Twelve Months of Cyproterone Acetate (2 mg) Combined with Ethinyl Estradiol (35 µg) in 31 Patients

8 citations, April 1990 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research”

The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.

research Cardiovascular Risk Markers and Thyroid Status in Young Indian Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Case-Control Study

5 citations, April 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research”

Young Indian women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease, not linked to thyroid function but to higher levels of certain fats and homocysteine.

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