Unfavorable Hormonal and Psychologic Profile in Adult Women with a History of Premature Adrenarche and Pubarche, Compared to Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (03) ◽  
pp. 179-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarantis Livadas ◽  
Christina Bothou ◽  
Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein ◽  
Dimitrios Chiotis ◽  
Nicholas Angelopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Resistance Index ◽  
Pubic Hair ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Eating Disorder Symptoms ◽  
Premature Adrenarche ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
History Of

AbstractIf circulating adrenal androgens levels rise before the age of 8 years in girls, this phenomenon is termed premature adrenarche (PA), while the concomitant appearance of pubic hair is called premature pubarche (PP). Girls with PA-PP display an unfavorable hormonal profile compared to their normal peers and have an increased risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) features peripubertally. However, the sequelae of premature adrenarche remains unclear. We assessed metabolic, hormonal, psychologic profiles, and ovarian morphology in 21 women of mean age (±SD) 21.3±3.3 years, BMI: 23.6±4.4 kg/m2 with PA-PP, 45 women with PCOS and 26 controls, matched for age and BMI. PA-PP women displayed a favorable lipid profile compared to PCOS and controls. Insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), however, were similar in PA-PP and PCOS women (2.09±1.42, 2.08±0.83) and higher than controls (1.13±0.49, p <0.05). Circulating androstenedione levels did not differ between PA-PP and PCOS women (0.11±0.05 vs. 0.12±0.03), but was higher than that of controls (0.02±0.0 nmol/l, p <0,05). Ovarian volume was increased in PA-PP and PCOS (11.14±3.3 vs. 10.99±4.61) compared to controls (6.74±1.83 cm3). PA-PP women had a higher score of state/trait anxiety and depressive and eating disorder symptoms than controls, with a pattern that matched that of PCOS women. Only 14% of the PA-PP group fulfilled the Rotterdam PCOS criteria. Some women with a history of PA-PP displayed hormonal and psychologic profile similar to PCOS, and accordingly a regular monitoring of these girls during adulthood is advised.

scholarly journals Are Young Adult Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Slipping Through the Healthcare Cracks?

2014 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 1583-1585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuja Dokras ◽  
Selma Feldman Witchel
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Physician Education ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Entry Points

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder often diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood. In adolescence, the many similarities between normal features of puberty and symptoms of PCOS make it challenging to confirm the diagnosis. Even among adult women, the changing definitions of PCOS may lead to inaccurate diagnoses. Women may present with a variety of symptoms to different healthcare providers and may be treated only for the presenting symptoms without evaluation of the syndrome and its associated morbidities. Timely evaluations, accurate diagnosis, appropriate interventions, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams can be valuable because women with PCOS have an increased risk for obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, infertility, endometrial cancer, and anxiety and mood disorders. Appropriate transition of care for the adolescent from pediatric to adult healthcare providers should include education of the patient and her parents regarding the chronic nature of the syndrome and the need for continued follow-up. Girls with symptoms suggestive of PCOS who fail to fulfill diagnostic criteria should undergo prolonged observation. Early identification of PCOS at different entry points in the healthcare system will require physician education and improved access.

scholarly journals Metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome... and vice versa

2009 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Kandaraki ◽  
Charikleia Christakou ◽  
Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Observations ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Endocrine Features

The metabolic syndrome (MS) and the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) appear to be interrelated, although they are distinct entities. Women with PCOS appear to be commonly affected by MS, while women with MS may display reproductive or endocrine features of PCOS. These clinical observations appear to be only partly attributable to the association of both syndromes with obesity and imply a reciprocal pathophysiologic relationship between PCOS and MS with potentially significant clinical sequelae. Adult women with MS are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease; women with PCOS also appear to carry such an increased risk in their postmenopausal life. Conversely, women with MS may experience reproductive disturbances, reminiscent of PCOS, more commonly than their counterparts from the general population. This review presented the current epidemiology of MS in adults and adolescents with PCOS, as well as the limited amount of data on the prevalence of features of PCOS among women with MS or MS features. We also discuss the potential pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying the relationship between these interweaving, but distinct, syndromes.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Clinico-Biochemical Characteristics and Psychiatric Distress in Young Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 1188-1196 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Adali ◽  
R Yildizhan ◽  
M Kurdoglu ◽  
A Kolusari ◽  
T Edirne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Resistance Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Biochemical Characteristics ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between clinico-biochemical characteristics and self-reported psychological parameters in 42 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and 42 age-matched healthy controls was examined. The General Health Questionnaire was used (GHQ-12) to ascertain emotional distress and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to determine depressive symptoms. Emotional distress, depressive symptoms, hirsutism score, body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio, serum total testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels and the insulin resistance index were significantly greater in women with PCOS than in healthy women. The BDI and GHQ-12 scores of the women with PCOS were significantly higher than those of the control group (BDI, 11.69 ± 9.49 vs 5.80 ± 4.58; GHQ-12, 3.38 ± 3.38 vs 1.54 ± 1.97, respectively), and BMI and WHR were positively correlated with the BDI and GHQ-12 scores. Clinicians should be aware of the increased risk of emotional distress and depression in women with PCOS, especially those who are obese, and of the need to screen these patients for such symptoms.

scholarly journals Polycystic ovary syndrome and risk factors for gestational diabetes

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 859-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanna Mustaniemi ◽  
Marja Vääräsmäki ◽  
Johan G Eriksson ◽  
Mika Gissler ◽  
Hannele Laivuori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Early Screening ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
History Of

Objective To study the roles of self-reported symptoms and/or prior diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other potential risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and to clarify whether the screening of GDM in early pregnancy is beneficial for all women with PCOS. Design The FinnGeDi multicentre case-control study including 1146 women with singleton pregnancies diagnosed with GDM and 1066 non-diabetic pregnant women. There were 174 women with PCOS (symptoms and/or diagnosis self-reported by a questionnaire) and 1767 women without PCOS (data missing for 271). Methods The study population (N = 1941) was divided into four subgroups: GDM + PCOS (N = 105), GDM + non-PCOS (N = 909), non-GDM + PCOS (N = 69), and controls (N = 858). The participants’ characteristics and their parents’ medical histories were compared. Results The prevalence of PCOS was 10.4% among GDM women and 7.4% among non-diabetics (odds ratios (OR) 1.44, 95% CI: 1.05–1.97), but PCOS was not an independent risk for GDM after adjustments for participants’ age and pre-pregnancy BMI (OR 1.07, 95% CI: 0.74–1.54). In a multivariate logistic regression analysis, the most significant parameters associated with GDM were overweight, obesity, age ≥35 years, participant’s mother’s history of GDM, either parent’s history of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and participant’s own preterm birth. Conclusions The increased risk of GDM in women with PCOS was related to obesity and increased maternal age rather than to PCOS itself, suggesting that routine early screening of GDM in PCOS women without other risk factors should be reconsidered. Instead, family history of GDM/T2D and own preterm birth were independent risk factors for GDM.

Higher Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome in Black Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Longitudinal Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris Lee ◽  
Julia Vresilovic ◽  
Maryam Irfan ◽  
Robert Gallop ◽  
Anuja Dokras
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Black Women ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
White Women ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Medication Status

Abstract Context Cross-sectional studies have identified an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but longitudinal data are limited and primarily include White and European cohorts. Objective To compare the longitudinal risk of MetSyn in Black and White women with PCOS and to identify potential factors mediating the risk of MetSyn. Methods Longitudinal cohort study with a follow-up of 5.3 years at an academic medical center of 247 adult women with hyperandrogenic PCOS phenotype with 2 or more visits at least 3 years apart. The main outcome measure was incidence of MetSyn in Black and White women with PCOS. Results Using a mixed-effects model over time, the incidence of MetSyn was higher in Black women (45.9 ± 4.74 per 100 person-years) than in White women (31.3 ± 3.03 per 100 person-years) (P &lt; .01) after adjusting for age and medication status. This difference persisted among women under age 30. Among Black women who did not have MetSyn at their prior visit, 28.0% had MetSyn at the next visit, compared with 12.1% of White women after adjusting for age and medication status (P &lt; .01). In both races, the model-based estimated rates of MetSyn increased significantly with increase in body mass index and free testosterone. Conclusion We describe a persistent higher incidence of MetSyn in Black than in White women with PCOS. In addition to early cardiometabolic screening at the time of diagnosis, our findings highlight the need for ongoing and frequent screening in this population.

scholarly journals Relationships Between Biochemical Markers of Hyperandrogenism and Metabolic Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (01) ◽  
pp. 22-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Amiri ◽  
Fahimeh Tehrani ◽  
Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi ◽  
Samira Behboudi-Gandevani ◽  
Fereidoun Azizi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Biochemical Markers ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Metabolic Parameters ◽  
High Density Lipoproteins ◽  
Total Testosterone ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk

AbstractWhile several studies have documented an increased risk of metabolic disorders in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), associations between androgenic and metabolic parameters in these patients are unclear. We aimed to investigate the relationships between biochemical markers of hyperandrogenism (HA) and metabolic parameters in women with PCOS. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, a literature search was performed in the PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science from 2000 to 2018 for assessing androgenic and metabolic parameters in PCOS patients. To assess the relationships between androgenic and metabolic parameters, meta-regression analysis was used. A total number of 33 studies involving 9905 patients with PCOS were included in this analysis. The associations of total testosterone (tT) with metabolic parameters were not significant; after adjustment for age and BMI, we detected associations of this androgen with low-density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDL-C) (β=0.006; 95% CI: 0.002, 0.01), high-density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL-C) (β=–0.009; 95% CI: –0.02, –0.001), and systolic blood pressure (SBP) (β=–0.01; 95% CI: –0.03, –0.00). We observed a positive significant association between free testosterone (fT) and fasting insulin (β=0.49; 95% CI: 0.05, 0.91); this association remained significant after adjustment for confounders. We also detected a reverse association between fT and HDL-C (β=–0.41; 95% CI: –0.70, –0.12). There was a positive significant association between A4 and TG (β=0.02; 95% CI: 0.00, 0.04) after adjustment for PCOS diagnosis criteria. We also found significant negative associations between A4, TC, and LDL-C. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) had a positive association with LDL-C (β=0.02; 95% CI: 0.001, 0.03) and a reverse significant association with HDL-C (β=–0.03; 95% CI: –0.06, –0.001). This meta-analysis confirmed the associations of some androgenic and metabolic parameters, indicating that measurement of these parameters may be useful for predicting metabolic risk in PCOS patients.

scholarly journals Endocrinological and metabolic characteristics in patients who are non-obese and have polycystic ovary syndrome and different types of a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 030006052110166
Author(s):  
Yuan Wang ◽  
Hua Gao ◽  
Wen Di ◽  
Zhuowei Gu
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Family History ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
History Of ◽  
Second Degree

Objective We aimed to investigate whether patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a family history (FH) of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at increased risk of endocrinological and metabolic abnormalities, and whether this risk differs between first-degree and second-degree relatives, and between maternal and paternal transmission. Methods A total of 680 patients with PCOS were enrolled in this retrospective, single-center study. Endocrine and glycolipid metabolism parameters were compared. Results The free androgen index (FAI), and levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting insulin (FINS), homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were significantly higher, whereas sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) levels were significantly lower in patients with PCOS and a FH of T2DM. In patients with PCOS with a FH of T2DM in first-degree relatives, age and levels of FBG, FINS, and HOMA-IR were significantly higher than those who had a FH of T2DM in second-degree relatives. A maternal history of T2DM was associated with a higher body mass index, FAI, and TG levels, and lower SHBG levels. Conclusions Patients with PCOS and a FH of T2DM have more severe hyperandrogenism and metabolic disorders, especially in those with maternal transmission.

scholarly journals Increased risk of disordered eating in polycystic ovary syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 796-802 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris Lee ◽  
Laura G. Cooney ◽  
Shailly Saini ◽  
Maria E. Smith ◽  
Mary D. Sammel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk

scholarly journals Endotrophin as a novel marker in PCOS and its relation with other adipokines and metabolic parameters: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 204201882110496
Author(s):  
Gurhan Guney ◽  
Mine Islimye Taskin ◽  
Ozgur Baykan ◽  
Ertan Adali ◽  
Selin Gul Tezcan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Resistance Index ◽  
Total Testosterone ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Homeostasis Model Assessment ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is known to be the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. Current evidence shows that regulatory proteins secreted from the adipose tissue called adipokines may have a role in polycystic ovary syndrome. We planned to investigate the role of endotrophin that has never been researched in polycystic ovary syndrome before and its correlation with other metabolic parameters and adipokines such as adiponectin and ghrelin in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods: Forty-three women ( n: 43) with polycystic ovary syndrome and 43 ( n: 43) women as a control group were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Serum levels of endotrophin, adiponectin, and ghrelin levels were measured with the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol levels, luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio, total testosterone, and triglyceride levels were measured. Homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance index, body mass index, Ferriman Gallwey Score, and waist-to-hip ratio were also evaluated. Results: Total testosterone, homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance, C-reactive protein, luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio, and triglyceride levels were higher in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome ( p < 0.01). No difference was detected between the groups in terms of body mass index, Ferriman Gallwey Score, waist-to-hip ratio, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and high-density lipoprotein levels ( p > 0.05). We did not observe any significant difference in adiponectin and ghrelin levels between the groups ( p > 0.05). Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher endotrophin levels ( p < 0.01). According to our regression analyses [area under the curve: 0.973 (0.935–1.000), 95% confidence interval, 95.2% sensitivity, and 100% specificity], it was shown that endotrophin greater than 92 ng/ml and homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance greater than 2.5 might be good predictors for polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis. Conclusion: We demonstrated that endotrophin level is higher in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and may have predicted polycystic ovary syndrome with increased homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance index. There was no significant difference in adiponectin and ghrelin levels in the polycystic ovary syndrome group. Endotrophin may have a role in polycystic ovary syndrome etiology rather than other adipokines.

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