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A survey of metabolic syndrome in first-degree relatives (fathers) of patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 18 , issue 2 , 2013 , pages: 98–103

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2013.10872312

Author(s): M Akbarzadeh Academic Instructor, Iran , F Moradi Midwife, University of Medical Sciences, Iran , MH Dabbaghmanesh Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Iran , P Jafari Department of Biostatistics, Iran , ME Parsanezhad Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iran

Keywords: metabolic disorders , polycystic ovarian syndrome , Insulin resistance , impaired glucose tolerance

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Abstract

Objectives: Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at twice the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, compared to women from the general population. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the first-degree relatives (fathers) of patients suffering from PCOS.

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