Body mass index is a good predictor of metabolic abnormalities in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Franca FruzzettiT FidecicchiE BenelliF BaldariM Tonacchera

Published in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2023)

BMI is a good predictor factor of metabolic changes in PCOS women at any age, and obesity is associated to the appearance of metabolic complications. Overweight and obese PCOS women should be addressed to perform a complete metabolic assessment.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
insulin resistance
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
type diabetes
adipose tissue
high fat diet induced
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
clinical evaluation