Open AccessFollicle Stimulating Hormone (LH: FSH) Ratio in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Obese vs. Non- Obese Women
Author(s) -
Zaheera Saadia
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicinski arhiv
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1986-5961
pISSN - 0350-199X
DOI - 10.5455/medarh.2020.74.289-293
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , body mass index , follicle stimulating hormone , luteinizing hormone , medicine , endocrinology , hyperandrogenism , prolactin , obesity , insulin resistance , hormone
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrinological problem among women in the reproductive age, is characterized by chronic ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and raised Luteinizing hormone : Follicle Stimulating Hormone (LH:FSH) ratio. Obesity and insulin resistance have been linked to PCOS. However, there is recently a growing population of thin, lean women who are diagnosed with PCOS.