Why the study?
Is body fat distribution in women with PCOS associated with increased carotid artery intima media thickness and insulin resistance compared to healthy controls?
Population
89 women, comprising 46 with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and 43 age-matched healthy controls.
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Associates PCOS adiposity with higher carotid IMT; leaves open causal links to events and need for longitudinal confirmation.
Is body fat distribution in women with PCOS associated with increased carotid artery intima media thickness and insulin resistance compared to healthy controls?
Women with PCOS exhibit increased visceral and subcutaneous fat accumulation, which is associated with increased carotid IMT and insulin resistance, emphasizing the need for weight management.
Karabulut et al. (2011) studied this question.
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