Open AccessSerum adiponectin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Author(s) -
D. Panidis
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/deg353
Subject(s) - adiponectin , polycystic ovary , medicine , endocrinology , insulin resistance , sex hormone binding globulin , insulin , androstenedione , body mass index , testosterone (patch) , prolactin , hormone , androgen
Adiponectin is regarded as a possible link between adiposity and insulin resistance. The study aim was to measure serum adiponectin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to assess possible correlations between adiponectin and the hormonal or metabolic parameters of the syndrome.
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