Serum Preptin and Amylin Levels With Respect to Body Mass Index in Polycystic Ovary
Serum Preptin and Amylin Levels With Respect to Body Mass Index in Polycystic Ovary
Preptin and amylin are pancreatic hormones which participate in glucose homeostasis. This study aims to evaluate how serum preptin and amylin levels are altered in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients and healthy women based on BMI groups .
Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional review of 40 PCOS patients and 40 healthy women who were matched with respect to BMI (<25 kg/m2 and ≥25 kg/m2).
Inclusion Criteria:
the patients with PCOS
Exclusion Criteria:
Cushing's syndrome 21-hydroxylase deficiency Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Thyroid dysfunction Hyperprolactinemia Diabetes Chronic cardiovascular Hepatic, renal, and hematologic diseases Malignancies Using oral contraceptives, anti-androgens, glucocorticoids, anti-hypertensives, anti-diabetics, calcium supplements and anti-obesity drugs and those who smoke or consume alcohol
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