Evaluation of insulin sensitivity status in polycystic ovarian syndrome

Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2011, Vol 1, Issue 1

Abstract

Objective: To identify the risk arising from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which would help the clinician to make early interventions. Methods: Fasting and postprandial serum glucose and serum insulin levels were estimated in 26 cases of PCOS and 26 healthy women were selected as controls. Calculation of quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) in all the subjects was utilized to analyze its sensitivity and reliability. Also body mass index and waist circumference in all these subjects were measured as obesity plays a key role in the pathogenesis of PCOS. Results: Hyperglycemia was observed in 11% of the cases and hyperinsulinemia was a consistent feature in 46% of the patients. The postprandial insulin levels in cases were statistically significant (P=0.006). Sensitivity to insulin as indicated by QUICKI in the postprandial state was less in cases than in controls (P=0.13). The BMI was markedly raised in 15% and moderately raised in about 38% of the cases (P=0.024). Waist circumference was significantly raised in about 61% of the cases (>80 cm) (P<0.001). Conclusions: Our study indicates that QUICKI, BMI and waist circumference are simple, quick and may act as early markers in identifying the risks of developing metabolic syndrome. Obesity, being a consistent finding in most cases suggested its key role in the pathogenesis of PCOS.

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  • EP ID EP234488
  • DOI 10.1016/S2222-1808(11)60017-0
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(2011). Evaluation of insulin sensitivity status in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 1(1), 67-70. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-234488