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Evaluation of Homocysteine Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Source :
- International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, Vol 4, Iss 4, Pp 168-171 (2011), Scopus-Elsevier, International Journal of Fertility & Sterility
- Publication Year :
- 2011
- Publisher :
- Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran, 2011.
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Abstract
- Background To determine the level of plasma homocysteine in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared with healthy controls. Materials and Methods In this prospective case-control study on 85 PCOS women and 83 controls matched by body mass index (BMI), homocysteine levels were assessed. Results The mean level of homocysteine was 16.25 ± 11.94 μmol/L in patients with PCOS and 11.58 ± 3.82 μmol/L in controls (p=0.002). Patients with PCOS had a significantly higher risk for hyperhomocysteinemia compared with BMI-matched control women. Conclusion These data suggest that homocysteine levels are elevated in the PCOS population. Further studies are needed to characterize this relationship.
- Subjects :
- lcsh:R5-920
Gynecology and Female Infertility
endocrine system diseases
polycystic ovary syndrome
homocysteine blood
cardiovascular disease
nutritional and metabolic diseases
Original Article
lcsh:Medicine (General)
female genital diseases and pregnancy complications
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20080778
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid.dedup....adb8546406e455aa2bcc156150ae9d76