Open AccessEffects of Exercise on Lipoprotein Particles in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Author(s) -
Ann J. Brown,
Tracy L. Setji,
Linda Sanders,
Kathryn P. Lowry,
James D. Otvos,
William E. Kraus,
P. Laura Svetkey
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0b013e31818c6c0c
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , endocrinology , medicine , very low density lipoprotein , lipoprotein , insulin resistance , hyperandrogenism , lipoprotein particle , insulin , cholesterol
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) commonly have insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is associated with marked abnormalities of lipoprotein size and subclass particle concentration. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a moderate-intensity exercise program without weight loss on lipoprotein profiles in women with PCOS.