Evaluation of homocysteine levels in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome
IJFS-International Journal of Fertility and Sterility. 2011; 4 (4): 168-171
in English
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ABSTRACT
To determine the level of plasma homocysteine in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS] compared with healthy controls. In this prospective case-control study on 85 PCOS women and 83 controls matched by body mass index [BMI], homocysteine levels were assessed. The mean level of homocysteine was 16.25 +/- 11.94 micromol/L in patients with PCOS and 11.58 +/- 3.82 micromol/L in controls [p=0.002]. Patients with PCOS had a significantly higher risk for hyperhomocysteinemia compared with BMI-matched control women. These data suggest that homocysteine levels are elevated in the PCOS population. Further studies are needed to characterize this relationship
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Body Mass Index
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Case-Control Studies
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Prospective Studies
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Risk Assessment
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Homocysteine
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. J. Fertil. Steril.
Year:
2011
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