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

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.04.049

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

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

FERTILITY AND STERILITY, vol.82, no.5, pp.1364-1368, 2004 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 82 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2004
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.04.049
Journal Name: FERTILITY AND STERILITY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1364-1368
Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.