Serum orexin-A (OXA) level decreases in polycystic ovarian syndrome

• Published in: Gynecological endocrinology Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 388 - 390
• Main Authors: Yilmaz, Ercan, Celik, Onder, Celik, Nilufer, Simsek, Yavuz, Celik, Ebru, Yildirim, Engin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa UK, Ltd 01.04.2013; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Androstenedione - blood; Cross-Sectional Studies; Estradiol - blood; Female; Follicle Stimulating Hormone - blood; Glucose; Humans; insulin resistance; Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins - blood; Luteinizing Hormone - blood; metabolic disorders; Neuropeptides - blood; Orexins; OXA; PCOS; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - blood; Prospective Studies; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin - metabolism; Testosterone - blood

Abstract Aim: In the current study, we aimed to investigate whether serum orexin-A (OXA) levels are different in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) subjects. Materials and methods: Thirty-six women with PCOS and 40 healthy, age and body mass index-matched controls were included in the prospective cros...