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, vol.82, no.5, pp.1364-1368, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.