Resting Metabolic Rate, Fat Distribution, Endocrine and Metabolic Features in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Resting Metabolic Rate, Fat Distribution, Endocrine and Metabolic Features in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

In a longitudinal, prospective and observational study, patients with PCOS and controls wore the SenseWear Armband for 2 days. Resting metabolic rati (kcal/die), total energy expenditure (MET, kcal) were evaluated. Ultrasonographic pelvic examinations, hirsutism score, anthropometric and menstrual pattern evaluation, hormonal profile assays, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and lipid profile were performed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• . PCOS diagnosed according with the Rotterdam Consensus Conference criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

• presence of a late-onset adrenal enzyme defect
• Significant liver or renal impairment
• pregnancy and nursing
• neoplasm
• cardiovascular disease
• other hormonal dysfunctions