Impact of weight loss on plasma ghrelin level, clinical, and metabolic features of obese women with or without polycystic ovary syndrome

Impact of weight loss on plasma ghrelin level, clinical, and metabolic features of obese women with or without polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine co-morbidity of obesity. Ghrelin is a peptide which regulates food intake and body weight. The aim of this study was to measure ghrelin levels in obesity and PCOS and to evaluate the impact of weight loss on plas...

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Main Authors: Nearmeen M. Rashad, Yasser S. Saraya, Samir A. Afifi, Ayman E. Ali, Radwa M. Al-sayed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-12-01
Series:Middle East Fertility Society Journal
Subjects:
Ghrelin
PCOS
Weight loss
Mediterranean diet
Obesity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43043-019-0006-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43043-019-0006-x

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