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Evaluation of homocysteine levels in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: To determine the level of plasma homocysteine in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared with healthy controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this prospective case-control study on 85 PCOS women and 83 controls matched by body mass index (BMI), homocysteine levels were assessed. RESULTS: The mean level of homocysteine was 16.25 ± 11.94 μmol/L in patients with PCOS and 11.58 ± 3.82 μmol/L in controls (p=0.002). Patients with PCOS had a significantly higher risk for hyperhomocysteinemia compared with BMI-matched control women. CONCLUSION: These data suggest that homocysteine levels are elevated in the PCOS population. Further studies are needed to characterize this relationship.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Saghar Salehpour, Ozra Manzor-Al-Ajdad, Elham Neisani Samani, Alireza Abadi

Institutions: Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Ovarian function and disorders

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2140945735

FWCI: 1.502

Cites: 34

Cited by: 28

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