Insulin Resistance and Homocysteine Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess association in between insulin resistance and homocysteine levels in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Methods A case control study. Setting Hospital based. Patients Forty females diagnosed with PCOS were matched with 40 normal healthy controls. Intervention Blood samples for insulin, lipid profile, fasting glucose and homocysteine measurements. Results Our study suggests that PCOS patients have insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and hyperhomocysteinemia when compared with normal healthy controls. Conclusion To determine the short-term implications of reproductive performance and long-term implications regarding cardiovascular complications associated with PCOS the assessment of insulin resistance, lipid profile along with homocysteine levels in patients of PCOS is warranted. How to cite this article Gupta MM, Chari S, Chandankhede M, Ghike S. Insulin Resistance and Homocysteine Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2013;5(2):49-51.