Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: Metabolic syndrome is a major public health challenge associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Azerbaijan is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its relation to physical activity and nutrition in a representative sample of adult population in Azerbaijan.Methods: The study population consisted of 288 adults, 20 years...

Context: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and complex endocrine disorder. Emerging animal and human data point out to various changes in microbiota that could be linked with the syndrome. However, the effects of therapeutic approaches on gut microbial composition in women with PCOS remain unknown.Objective: We aimed to assess whether gut microbial composition is altered in overweight/obese women with PCOS and to determine potential impact of ...

Context: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased cardiometabolic risk that might not necessarily translate into adverse cardiovascular outcome later in life. Recently, alterations in gut microbial composition have been reported in the syndrome. Microbiota-dependent metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and its precursors are closely linked with development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, independently of traditional risk factors.<p cl...