Impact of obesity on ovulatory functions in polycystic ovarian syndrome

In this study, the effect of obesity on ovulatory functions in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was evaluated in 80 PCOS patients attending the infertility outpatient clinic of Kasr Al-Aini hospital. Patients and methods: A total of 80 PCOS patients were selected according to a restricted inclusion and exclusion criteria from Kasr Al-Aini infertility clinic during the period from July 2011 to March 2012; they were divided into three groups according to BMI: group A included 38 patients with BMI less than 30 kg/m2, group B included 24 patients with a BMI of 30–35 kg/m2, and group C included 18 patients with a BMI of 35–40 kg/m2. Ovulatory function inthe three groups was evaluated by folliculometry and evaluation of day 21 progesterone levels. Basal hormonal profile on day 2 of the cycle [follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone (LH), ethinyl estradiol, prolactin (PRL), and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels] was also evaluated and statistically analyzed. Results: The results showed significant differences in the basal levels of LH and PRL (P
Source: Journal of Evidence-Based Women’s Health Journal Society - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original articles Source Type: research