Inflammatory and endothelial markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

2006170 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Evanthia Diamanti‐Kandarakis · Frontier Science Foundation-Hellas

Krystallenia Alexandraki · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Christina Piperi · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Athanase D. Protogerou · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Ilias Katsikis · Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Thomas Paterakis · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Abstract

The present study demonstrates that endothelial dysfunction coexists and is influenced by the presence of increased serum levels of inflammation and endothelial activation markers in young women with PCOS. These parameters appear to be interrelated with hyperandrogenaemia in this insulin-resistant population.

Topics & Keywords

Ovarian function and disorders Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Clinical Investigation

Volume 36, Issue 10, pp. 691-697

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2006.01712.x

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