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ea0029p956 | Female Reproduction | ICEECE2012

What is the earliest predictor of atherosclerosis in normal weight polycystic ovary syndrome; carotid intima media thickness or visceral fat ratio?

Besir F. , Yildirim H. , Yazgan S. , Buyukkaya R. , Kose S. , Karatas A. , Erdogmus B. , Aydin Y.

Purpose: The aim of this study in new diagnosed adult women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was to evaluate carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) and visceral fat thickness (VFT) measurement by ultrasonography and which method can be used for atherosclerosis risk follow-up.Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 22 PCOS women (18–30 years of age) and 22 controls. BMI was matched volunteer controls. Two different criteria were used to as...