Role of ghrelin and adiponectin in pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome, effect of metformin

Conclusion: Our study suggested that in obese women and obese female PCOS patients, ghrelin and adiponectin were decreased, which suggests metabolic disorders, and reverted to normal after correction of insulin resistance by metformin. Other studies are suggested to determine the effect of a hypocaloric diet and physical exercise.
Source: Journal of Evidence-Based Women’s Health Journal Society - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original articles Source Type: research