The Association Between Serum Ferritin Concentration and Visceral Adiposity Estimated by Whole-Body DXA Scan in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The Association Between Serum Ferritin Concentration and Visceral Adiposity Estimated by Whole-Body DXA Scan in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Objective: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are characterized by insulin resistance and higher prevalence of obesity. Serum ferritin is increased in obesity and is associated with insulin resistance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationships between serum ferritin con...

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Main Authors: Agnieszka Adamska, Agnieszka Łebkowska, Anna Krentowska, Marcin Adamski, Irina Kowalska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
ferritin
DXA
PCOS
VAT
insulin resistance
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2019.00873/full

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