Decreased total antioxidant status and increased oxidative stress in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease

Fenkci V., Fenkci S., Yimazer M., Serteser M.

FERTILITY AND STERILITY, vol.80, no.1, pp.123-127, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 80 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0015-0282(03)00571-5
  • Journal Name: FERTILITY AND STERILITY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.123-127
  • Keywords: antioxidant status, oxidative stress, PCOS, cardiovascular risk, CORONARY HEART-DISEASE, HOMEOSTASIS MODEL ASSESSMENT, VITAMIN-E CONSUMPTION, INSULIN-RESISTANCE, POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN, ARTERY DISEASE, ANDROGEN EXCESS, OBESE PATIENTS, HYPERINSULINEMIA, ESTROGEN
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: To determine oxidative stress by the level of protein carbonyls and total antioxidant status (TAOS), and whether oxidative stress is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).