2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmhg.2015.05.007
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Metabolic abnormalities in young Egyptian women with polycystic ovary syndrome and their relation to ADIPOQ gene variants and body fat phenotype

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“…In addition, BMI, WHR and waist circumference were known as three important identifiers of PCOS patients (31). Additionally, another study demonstrated that PCOS patients demonstrate the most prevalent MS components such as central obesity, decreased HDL-C, and increased TG, BP and fasting glucose levels, which was consistent with our results (32). Melatonin is the essential hormone secreted by the pineal gland in both humans and mammals and plays a critical part in regulating circadian rhythm, sleep and reproduction (33).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…In addition, BMI, WHR and waist circumference were known as three important identifiers of PCOS patients (31). Additionally, another study demonstrated that PCOS patients demonstrate the most prevalent MS components such as central obesity, decreased HDL-C, and increased TG, BP and fasting glucose levels, which was consistent with our results (32). Melatonin is the essential hormone secreted by the pineal gland in both humans and mammals and plays a critical part in regulating circadian rhythm, sleep and reproduction (33).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…Skin-fold thickness was measured in all subjects at the biceps, triceps, subscapular, supra-iliac, and abdominal areas using Holtain caliper then, the sum of skin folds was calculated. A full description of the anthropometric measurements has been reported elsewhere (Zaki et al, 2015[ 33 ]). All measurements were obtained according to standardized equipment and following the recommendations of the International Biological Program (Hiernaux and Tanner, 1969[ 12 ]).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%