Serum leptin levels correlate with obesity parameters but not with hyperinsulinism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Erturk E., Kuru N., Savci V., Tuncel E., Ersoy C., Imamoglu S.

FERTILITY AND STERILITY, cilt.82, sa.5, ss.1364-1368, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 82 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.04.049
  • Dergi Adı: FERTILITY AND STERILITY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1364-1368
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Objective: To examine serum leptin concentrations in obese and lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to assess whether the changes in leptin levels are due to obesity or hormonal alterations.