“…The reduction in HDL levels PCOS group was to a greater extent. These findings were in accordance with Annamaria et al 13 Studies of Nashwa et al and Jayshree et al also showed similar findings but were significant. 14,15 According to Rajkhowa et al, the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL, a widely used index of cardiovascular risk, was significantly greater in PCOS than in non PCOS group.…”