Micronuclei frequencies in lymphocytes and cervical cells of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2017, Vol 14, Issue 3

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine micronucleus (MN) frequencies in exfoliated cervical cells and peripheral blood lymphocytes of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Materials and Methods: Fifteen patients with PCOS and 11 healthy control patients were included in the study. Cervical smears and peripheral blood were collected from all patients. Specimens were analyzed for MN frequencies and compared between the groups. In addition to MN, other nuclear anomalies connected with both genotoxicity and cytotoxicity were evaluated. Results: The MN frequencies in cervical smear and peripheral blood lymphocytes were compared in patients with PCOS and normal controls. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding micronucleus frequency in peripheral blood lymphocytes (p=0.239). The mean MN scores in exfoliated cervical cells of patients with PCOS and normal controls were 1.19±0.57 and 0.74±0.34, respectively. The difference regarding micronucleus frequencies in cervical cells was statistically significant between the groups (p=0.032). Conclusion: Although study group is small, our study results support that there is an increased micronucleus frequency in cervical exfoliated cells of PCOS patients; this is a determinant of genetic hazard in the disease.

Authors and Affiliations

Rengin Karataylı, Ayşe Gül Zamani, Kazım Gezginç, Ebru Tuncez, Sema Soysal, Fikriye Karanfil, Aynur Acar, M. Selman Yıldırım

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  • EP ID EP240922
  • DOI 10.4274/tjod.10734
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Rengin Karataylı, Ayşe Gül Zamani, Kazım Gezginç, Ebru Tuncez, Sema Soysal, Fikriye Karanfil, Aynur Acar, M. Selman Yıldırım (2017). Micronuclei frequencies in lymphocytes and cervical cells of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 14(3), 151-155. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-240922