Obesity and insulin resistance but not hyperandrogenism mediates vascular dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Anuja Dokras; Dinesh H. Jagasia; Michelle Maifeld; Christine A. Sinkey; Bradley J. Van Voorhis; William G. Haynes

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.05.038

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Obesity and insulin resistance but not hyperandrogenism mediates vascular dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Obesity and insulin resistance but not hyperandrogenism mediates vascular dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Anuja Dokras, Dinesh H. Jagasia, Michelle Maifeld, Christine A. Sinkey, Bradley J. Van Voorhis and William G. Haynes

Fertility and sterility, Vol.86(6), pp.1702-1709

12/01/2006

DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.05.038

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with biochemical evidence of early atherosclerosis; however, data regarding vascular function are controversial. We hypothesized that resistance vessel function (mediated by the endothelium or smooth muscle) would be impaired in women with PCOS and aimed to determine the contribution of hyperandrogenism, obesity, or insulin resistance to vascular dysfunction. DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: University practice. PATIENT(S): Women with PCOS (n = 24) and age/weight-matched controls (n = 22). INTERVENTION(S): Vascular function was assessed by measuring forearm vasodilatation in response to both endothelium-dependent (acetylcholine/bradykinin) and endothelium-independent dilators (nitroprusside/verapamil). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Resistance vessel function. RESULT(S): Forearm vasodilatation to all four drugs was reduced (>50%) in obese PCOS compared to lean PCOS subjects. There was no significant difference in vascular function between obese or lean women with PCOS compared to corresponding controls. Androgen levels did not correlate with vascular function. Stepwise regression analysis showed that body mass index (BMI) contributed maximally to vascular dysfunction (R(2) = 0.47). CONCLUSION(S): This comprehensive study demonstrates for the first time that obese women with PCOS have markedly reduced vascular smooth muscle function compared to lean subjects with PCOS. In our study obesity and insulin resistance, but not hyperandrogenism, appeared to be significant modulators of vascular function.

Obesity

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Adolescent

Adult

Female

Humans

Hyperinsulinism

Hypogonadism

Insulin Resistance

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Vascular Diseases

Vascular Resistance

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Title: Subtitle: Obesity and insulin resistance but not hyperandrogenism mediates vascular dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Creators: Anuja Dokras
Dinesh H. Jagasia
Michelle Maifeld
Christine A. Sinkey
Bradley J. Van Voorhis - University of Iowa
William G. Haynes
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Fertility and sterility, Vol.86(6), pp.1702-1709
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.05.038
ISSN: 1556-5653
Publisher: Elsevier for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Language: English
Date published: 12/01/2006
Academic Unit: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Record Identifier: 9983557245102771

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