BIOCHEMICAL EVALUTION OF PATIENTS WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Abstract

Introduction: The Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is considered as a common disturbance of
sexual hormonal system. The diagnosis of PCOS is based h/o chronic anovulation,
hyperandrogenism and by ultrasonography. PCOS is the major cause of female infertility which
increases the risk of development of metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases
and some cancer. The studies conducted in the past has proven the association between
hyperinsulinemia and development of PCOD. The insulin resistance in PCOS was higher in obese
women without PCOS and is a common feature of PCOS in both normal and obese women.