Body fat percentage is a better marker than body mass index for determining inflammation status in polycystic ovary syndrome
IJRM-International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine. 2018; 16 (10): 623-628
in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS] is an endocrinopathic disorder most commonly experienced by women of reproductive age, and it is characterized by a low-grade chronic inflammatory condition. Excessive fat deposit has been long considered as an etiological factor in the pathogenesis of this inflammatory condition. Currently, body mass index [BMI] or percentage of body fat is used as a marker to assess the body fat composition of a person
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. J. Reprod. Biomed.
Year:
2018
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