Body fat percentage is a better marker than body mass index for determining inflammation status in polycystic ovary syndrome

• Main Authors: Andon Hestiantoro (Author), Rachmat Dediat Kapnosa Hasani (Author), Amalia Shadrina (Author), Herbert Situmorang (Author), Nurul Ilma (Author), Raden Muharam (Author), Kanadi Sumapraja (Author), Budi Wiweko (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathic disorder most commonly experienced by women of reproductive age, and it is characterized by a low-grade chronic inflammatory condition. Excessive fat deposit has been long considered as an etiological factor in the pathogenesis of th...