Differences in the psychological and hormonal presentation of lean and obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Komarowska H, Stangierski A, Warmuz-Stangierska I, Lodyga M, Ochmanska K, Wasko R, Wanic-Kossowska M, Ruchala M.

Comparative Study 2013; 34(7): 669-674 PubMed PMID: 24464003 Keywords: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Adult, Affective Symptoms:metabolism, Anxiety:metabolism, Body Mass Index, Body Weight:physiology, Depression:metabolism, Female, Ghrelin:blood, Gonadal Steroid Hormones:blood, Hormones:blood, Humans, Obesity:metabolism,.

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders found in women of reproductive age. Differences in hormonal and metabolic profiles are observed in groups of patients with normal and elevated BMI. Cause of disturbances observed in the two groups of patients with PCOS is analyzed. The aim of the .....

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Vol. 34 (7) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Differences in the psychological and hormonal presentation of lean and obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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