Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is complex endocrine disorders, characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovarian morphology. Those are lipid abnormalities, hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, impaired glucose metabolism, type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, hyperandrogenism, oxidative stress and infertility. The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a reliable marker of adipose tissue abnormalities in women with PCOS. A body shape ...

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) contributes to endocrine and metabolic complications. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Identification of the subpopulations with a higher risk of developing CVD and lipid metabolic disorders is crucial, particularly in PCOS patients.Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of new anthropometric indices such as BAI, VAI, LAP, BRI, ABSI a...