The concentration of basal cortisol and its correlation analysis in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome
- VernacularTitle:多囊卵巢综合征患者空腹皮质醇浓度测定及其相关因素分析
- Author:
Qingfeng CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Polycystic ovary syndrome;
Cortisol;
Insulin resistance
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2007;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To measure the basal concentration of cortisol and analyze its associations with correlative factors in patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS).Methods:34 obese(or overweight)and 50 normally-weighed women with PCOS and 21 age-matched healthy women were recruited.Fasting plasma cortisol,insulin,glucose and insulin sensitivity(with euglycemic clamp technique)were measured.Results:Basal cortisol level in the obese or overweight patients with PCOS was lower than in normal weight PCOS and control groups(P
