Open AccessAortic function is compromised in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome
Author(s) -
K Lakhani,
Wenxuan Yang,
Audrey Dooley,
Essam Elmahdi,
M Sundaresan,
Susan McLellan,
Richard Bruckdorfer,
Andrew Leonard,
Alexander M. Seifalian,
Paul Hardiman
Publication year - 2005
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/dei399
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , ovary , medicine , biology , gynecology , endocrinology , insulin resistance , insulin
Arterial mechanical parameters are modified in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), before and during pregnancy. This study tested the hypothesis that aortic mechanics and endothelial function are modified in the mifepristone-treated rat model of PCOS.
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