Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with insulin resistance, central obesity and dyslipidaemia. Furthermore, abnormal aminotransferase activity is common in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The aim of this study is to assess the γ-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in women with PCOS in whom non-alcoholic fatty liver disease was excluded by history, serum testing and abdominal ultrasonography.<p class="abs...

Aim: Mean platelet volume (MPV), which is a determinant of platelet function, is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate MPV values in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Material and methods: Forty-nine women with gestational diabetes mellitus (mean age 28.2±4.7 years) and 40 healthy pregnant women (mean 26.2±4.6 years age) who came to our Out-Patient Clinic of Endocrinology were included in the stu...