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ea0029p914 | Female Reproduction | ICEECE2012

Subcutaneous adipose tissue in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Aydogdu A. , Tasci I. , Kucukerdonmez O. , Tapan S. , Aydogdu S. , Uckaya G. , Meric C. , Basaran Y. , Sonmez A. , Haymana C. , Baskoy K. , Taslipinar A. , Azal O.

The present study was performed to search whether SCAT increase in women with PCOS. Fifty-two women with PCOS patients and 53 matched healthy controls were participated in the study. Caliper device was used to measure skinfold thickness (SFT). Body fat distributions were determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis. SFT in all defined areas, total body and trunk fat free mass (FFM), and HOMA score were higher in women with PCOS, while adiponectin was significantly lower. SFT...