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Body fat distribution in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Gynecology
Author
Cristian-Ioan Iuhas et al.
Used Parameters : BFM, VFA

Publication Year : 2013

Country : Romania

Journal : Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases

Objective: To investigate body fat distribution in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods: Body weight, body mass index (BMI), and six indices of body fat measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry were compared in 40 women with PCOS and 97 age-matched controls. The possible correlations between the body fat characteristics and serum androgen levels were evaluated in the 40 PCOS women. Body fat distribution was classified into upper-(N= 24) and lower-half body type (N= 16), and androgen levels …
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