Global adiposity rather than abnormal regional fat distribution characterizes women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

CONTEXT: Obesity-related predisposition to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could reflect overall adiposity and/or regional accumulation of abdominal visceral fat. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to compare distributions of visceral, abdominal sc, and gluteofemoral sc adipose tissue in PC...

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Autores principales: Barber, T, Golding, S, Alvey, C, Wass, J, Karpe, F, Franks, S, McCarthy, M
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2008