Correlation between Body Mass Index and Serum Leptin Level in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine abnormality in reproductive-age women, which is characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. Some evidence suggested that leptin also causes PCOS due to its role in female reproductive system. The physiological...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universitas Padjajaran
2019-12-01
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Series: | Majalah Kedokteran Bandung |
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Online Access: | http://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/mkb/article/view/1459 |