Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study was to investigate adipose expression and plasma levels of different adipocytokine, which may play a role in the pathophysiology of PCOS. The investigators investigated lean and obese women with and without PCOS.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Aarhus University Hospital
Statens Serum Institut
Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* women with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria
Exclusion criteria
* other known diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adipose expression of adipocytokines | From February 2004 -April 2006 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plasma levels of adipocytokines | From February 2004-April 2006 |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed