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Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in obese and non-obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics volume 280, pages 559–563 (2009)Cite this article

Abstract

Purpose

To investigate the correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH-VD) concentrations and metabolic parameters in obese and non-obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Methods

One hundred women with PCOS were divided into two groups, obese and non-obese, according to their body mass index (BMI). Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), Ferriman–Gallwey score, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), total cholesterol, triglycerides, calcium, 25-OH-VD, LH/FSH, total testosterone, and DHEAS were measured.

Results

The serum 25-OH-VD mean levels were 56.31% lower in the obese PCOS patients. There was an association of increased HOMA-IR, BMI, WHR, triglycerides, total testosterone, and DHEAS with decreased 25-OH-VD concentrations in the obese PCOS patients.

Conclusion

Low serum 25-OH-VD concentrations result from the presence of obesity and insulin resistance. However, the dependency between PCOS and hypovitaminosis D is questionable. Hypovitaminosis D should be kept in mind while managing obese women with PCOS.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey

    Recep Yildizhan, Mertihan Kurdoglu, Ertan Adali, Ali Kolusari, Hanim Guler Sahin & Mansur Kamaci

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Yildizhan, R., Kurdoglu, M., Adali, E. et al. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in obese and non-obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Arch Gynecol Obstet 280, 559–563 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-0958-7

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