Correlation between Homocysteine and Insulin Resistance in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Referring to AL-Yarmook Teaching Hospital | ||
| Iraqi Journal of Embryos and Infertility Researches | ||
| Article 1, Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2014, Pages 32-39 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Dhilal Q. Mohammed; Hawaa AL-Dhahir; Sabah M. Husein | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among females in reproductive age. Women with PCOS have several cardiovascular disease risk factors. Hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance (IR) which is a known key factor in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) may associate PCOS. Homocysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, is toxic to vascular endothelium, leads to early atherosclerosis. PCOS said to be associated with high plasma homocysteine. Objective: To determine the correlation between insulin resistance and homocysteine in PCOS patients. Methods: Patients diagnosed as PCO according to Androgen Excess and PCOS Society/2009 criteria were grouped into two groups: those with BMI less than 30kg/m2 and those with BMI 30kg/m2 and more. Blood was drawn for biochemical and hormonal assay. Information tabulated, means and percentages used, and the results were analyzed. Results: Homocysteine levels were significantly higher (P value < 0.05) in PCOS group (12.28±1.89 μmol/l) as compared to control (9.51±1.92 μmol/l).HOMA-IR was significantly higher (P value < 0.05) in PCOS (4.15±2.54) as compared to control (1.69±0.54) .There was no correlation between IR and homocysteine within PCOS group. Conclusions: Polycystic ovarian patients have higher levels of homocysteine and IR compared to control but there is no correlation between IR and homocysteine within PCOS group. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Polycystic ovarian syndrome; homocysteine; insulin resistance | ||
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