Why the study?
The influence of obesity on the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome remains controversial.
Are metabolic disorders more frequent in obese women with PCOS compared to obese women without PCOS and healthy controls?
Population
136 women of reproductive age
Comparison
Obese women without PCOS vs obese women with PCOS vs healthy women
Design
Single-center cross-sectional sample survey
Authors
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May indicate need for metabolic vigilance in obese PCOS; leaves open causal links and screening impact in prospective studies.
Are metabolic disorders more frequent in obese women with PCOS compared to obese women without PCOS and healthy controls?
Obese women with PCOS have a significantly higher burden of metabolic disorders, including dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance, highlighting the need for early screening.
Болотова et al. (2021) studied this question.
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