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ea0073pep4.2 | Presented ePosters 4: Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2021

Immunological and inflammatory biomarkers in non-obese patients affected by PCOS, correlation between hormonal and metabolic parameters: preliminary data

Bruno Carmine , Vergani Edoardo , Napodano Cecilia , Pocino Krizia , Stefanile Annunziata , Gulli Francesca , Oliva Alessandro , Basile Umberto , Mancini Antonio

ObjectivePolicystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial disease characterized by reproductive and metabolic impairments. PCOS patients could present anovulation, hirsutism and infertility as well as higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome, glucose intolerance and diabetes. Insulin-resistance (IR) together with hyperandrogenism represent the main players, with reciprocal influences in a vicious circle: insulin promotes androgen secretion in thecal c...