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ea0032p155 | Calcium and Vitamin D metabolism | ECE2013

The association of low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and serum osteocalcin levels with the metabolic syndrome in females with polycystic ovary syndrome in Al-Baha region, Saudia Arabia: a case–control study

el Sagheer Ghada , Guddah Latifa , Saad el Deen Ahmad

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in females of reproductive age. It is frequently associated with metabolic disturbances and insulin resistance, that occurs in about 50–70%. Evidences were reported about the association between vitamin D and osteocalcin with cardiovascular risk factors, regulation of insulin secretion and sensitivity.Objectives: Evaluation of the association between of low 25-hydroxyvitamin...