Abstract:Background: Increased body iron stores, insulin and androgen levels have been reported in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). However, the status of iron and the influence of hormonal profile on iron status in non-obese women with PCOS has not been studied. The present study was thus designed to determine the iron status and hormones insulin and testosterone levels and their association with body iron status in non-obese women patients with PCOS. Methods: The present study included 33 non-obes… Show more
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