Open AccessLeptin and body mass index in polycystic ovary syndrome
Author(s) -
Nasrin Jalilian,
Lida Haghnazari,
Samira Rasolinia
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.180005
Subject(s) - leptin , medicine , polycystic ovary , body mass index , endocrinology , luteinizing hormone , obesity , insulin , hormone , endocrine system , insulin resistance
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with obesity. Human and animal studies showed a direct relationship between leptin level and obesity, however, results from different studies were mixed. This study investigated the status of leptin level in PCOS and its relationship with body mass index (BMI) in a group of Iranian women with PCOS.