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...
Main Authors: | Erna Jupri, Anna Tjandrawati, Hartanto Bayuaji, Sylvia Rachmayati, Ida Parwati |
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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 |
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