Open AccessTotal Body Fat and Central Fat Mass Independently Predict Insulin Resistance but Not Hyperandrogenemia In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Author(s) -
Flavia Tosi,
Daniela Di Sarra,
JeanMarc Kaufman,
Cecilia Bonin,
Rosa Moretta,
Enzo Bonora,
Elisabetta Zanolin,
Paolo Moghetti
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2014-2786
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , insulin resistance , endocrinology , medicine , hyperandrogenism , insulin , body mass index , obesity
Obesity is a common feature of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The aim of this study was to assess the role of body fat on insulin resistance and androgen excess in these subjects.
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