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ea0037ep192 | Reproduction, endocrine disruptors and signalling | ECE2015

Hypercoagulable overall haemostatic potential is not intrinsically associated with PCOS but worsens with increasing BMI

Rakusa Matej , Jensterle Mojca , Janez Andrej , Mijovski Mojca Bozic

Introduction: Growing evidences imply a role of coagulation system in the development of thromboembolic events and progression of atherosclerosis in PCOS. The aim of the study was to identify potential relationship of overall haemostatic potential (OHP) with a syndrome per se, BMI and androgens. OHP has not yet been assessed in PCOS.Methods: In 89 women with PCOS aged 30.9±8.1 years (50 obese, 13 overweight, and 27 normal weight) and 21 hea...