Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Rubaida Mehmood

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• Research Article
  Assessment and Association between Lipid and Hormonal Profile in Nonpregnant Females Having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
  Author(s): Farhatul-Ain Arshad, Rubaida Mehmood, Shahida Perveen, Sajid Hussain and Muhammad Annus KhanFarhatul-Ain Arshad, Rubaida Mehmood, Shahida Perveen, Sajid Hussain and Muhammad Annus Khan
  
  Introduction: PCOS is a gynecological endocrine disorder with ovarian dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, infertility, hirsutism, acne, dyslipidemia, and menstrual irregularities. Objectives: The aim of our study is to evaluate the fluctuations of hormonal profile regarding PCOS in fasting and random state as well as the possible risk factor of cardiovascular disorders towards PCOS. Method: Blood was taken by CSLI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institution) procedure. Merk and Roach diagnostic systems were used to analyze lipid and hormonal profiles. Results: Significant differences were observed in cholesterol (p=0.004), HDL, LDL (p<0.001) in fasting PCOS vs. control, LDL, HDL (p<0.001), cholesterol (p=0.08), lipid profile ratios in fasting vs. random PCOS, FSH (p=0.01), Progesteron.. View More»
  

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