Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Central fat excess is primary factor in inflammation in women with PCOS
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, January 2nd, 2006
According to a study from Switzerland, "It is controversial whether the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) per se increases low-grade chronic inflammation and whether this relates to central fat excess. In addition, the association between circulating sex hormones and body fat distribution in premenopausal women is debated.
J.J. Puder and colleagues explained, "Blood was drawn from 20 patients with PCOS and compared with 15 controls, matched for body mass index and age. Regional fat distribution was assessed using dual x-ray absorptiometry."
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