Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in Cases With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Relationship of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue With HOMA-IR and Plasma Adiponectin Levels in Cases With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

This study aimed to search whether whole body and subcutaneous adipose tissues increase in PCOS patients and whether these tissues are related to HOMA-IR and plasma adiponectin levels.

Fifty-two patients with PCOS and fifty-tree healthy controls who were matched for body mass index (BMI) and age (p=0.430, p=0.112, respectively) were enrolled in the study. Biceps, triceps, subscapular and suprailiac skinfold thicknesses (SFT) of all cases were measured via caliper device; mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) via a tape; and body fat distributions via a bioelectrical impedance device. Insulin resistance was calculated via HOMA-IR while ELISA was used to measure plasma adiponectin.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All of the women with PCOS had normal thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin (PRL) levels.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with possible ovarian tumors, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, BMI greater than 35 kg/m2, any chronic renal or liver disease, were excluded from the study.