Body fat percentage is a better marker than body mass index for determining inflammation status in polycystic ovary syndrome

Body fat percentage is a better marker than body mass index for determining inflammation status in polycystic ovary syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathic disorder most commonly experienced by women of reproductive age, and it is characterized by a low-grade chronic inflammatory condition. Excessive fat deposit has been long considered as an etiological factor in the pathogenesis of th...

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Main Authors: Andon Hestiantoro, Rachmat Dediat Kapnosa Hasani, Amalia Shadrina, Herbert Situmorang, Nurul Ilma, Raden Muharam, Kanadi Sumapraja, Budi Wiweko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences 2018-10-01
Series:International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine
Subjects:
body fat
body mass index
inflammation
polycystic ovary syndrome
procalcitonin.
Online Access:http://journals.ssu.ac.ir/ijrmnew/article-1-1265-en.html

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