Relationship among plasma adipokines, insulin and androgens level as well as biochemical glycemic and lipidemic markers with incidence of PCOS in women with normal BMI (original) (raw)

2012, Gynecological Endocrinology

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This study investigates the relationship between plasma adipokines, insulin, androgen levels, and biochemical glycemic and lipidemic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who have a normal body mass index (BMI). A cross-sectional case-control study included 78 women divided into PCOS and control groups, matched by age and BMI. Key findings included significant variations in insulin resistance markers and plasma concentrations of adipokines between groups, with implications for understanding the metabolic profile of non-obese women with PCOS.