Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Referral Population of Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Suturina Lv · Scientific Center of Family Health Problems and Human Reproduction

Atalyan Av · Scientific Center of Family Health Problems and Human Reproduction

Darzhaev Zy · Scientific Center of Family Health Problems and Human Reproduction

Bing-Qing Lv · Scientific Center of Family Health Problems and Human Reproduction

Baldano Mn · Institute of Mongolian Buddhist and Tibetan Studies

Lazareva Lm · Scientific Center of Family Health Problems and Human Reproduction

Abstract

Background: Obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome are commonly associated, but data regarding overweight and obesity prevalence in PCOS patients remains controversial and depends on study population (referral or unselected) and PCOS phenotype. There are few studies which present ethnic differences in prevalence of overweight and obese women with PCOS.

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Ovarian function and disorders Reproductive Biology and Fertility Reproductive Health and Technologies

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Published in: Advances in Obesity Weight Management & Control

Volume 7, Issue 1

DOI: 10.15406/aowmc.2017.07.00188

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Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Referral Population of Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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