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ea0041gp27 | Adrenal (2) | ECE2016

Evening not morning plasma cortisol level is higher in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Kialka Marta , Milewicz Tomasz , Ociepka Agnieszka , Krzyczkowska-Sendrakowska Magdalena , Stochmal Ewa

Introduction: The aim of our study was to assess the morning and evening cortisol plasma levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Material and method: 95 patients gave their informed consent to participate in the study and were divided into two groups. Group A consisted of 40 PCOS patients and group B consisted of 55 women without features of PCOS. Between day 5 and 8 of the menstrual cycle, morning (0700 h), fasting blood samples were taken...