Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Research from M.H. Daghestani and Co-Researchers in the Area of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Published

Published in Women's Health Weekly, June 30th, 2011

2011 JUN 30 -- "Dysregulation of ghrelin levels may lead to physiological problems including obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The aim of the study was to compare ghrelin levels in women with and without PCOS," scientists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia report.

"Serum ghrelin levels (pre- and post-prandial) were compared between 30 Saudi women suffering from PCOS and 30 healthy controls. The relationship between circulating ghrelin levels and other hormones was investigated. Anthropometric measurements were made for all subjects. Biochemical and hormonal investigations included plasma glucose, insulin, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2011-06-30)

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