The Effect of Obesity on Endometrium in PCOS

Effect of Body Weight on Endometrial Ultrasonographic Characteristics in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients

The effect of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with or without obesity has received a few attentions. There is a lack of evidence to whether the BMI affects the endometrial blood flow, which is necessary for implantation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women with PCOS are diagnosed according to Rotterdam criteria, (Rotterdam and ASRM-Sponsored, 2004)by the presence of two out of the following three: oligomenorrhea (absence of menses for 35-182 days) or amenorrhea (absence of menses for >182 days), signs or symptoms of hyperandrogenism (acne, hirsutism), US showing polycystic ovaries.
• Fertile women had regular menstruation, with at least one previous spontaneous pregnancy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women known to have hepatic or renal dysfunction, Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease.
• If they have used induction of ovulation drugs for the last three months.
• If they have used hormonal contraception in the last three months.