Gören K.Sağsöz N.Noyan V.Yücel A.Çağlayan O.Bostanci M.S.2020-06-252020-06-252012Gören, K., Sağsöz, N., Noyan, V., Yücel, A., Çağlayan, O., Bostancı, M. S., Sağsöz, N. (2012). Plasma apelin levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association, 13(1), 27 - 31.13090399https://doi.org/10.5152/jtgga.2011.74https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12587/2246Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate plasma apelin levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy controls. Material and Methods: Plasma apelin levels, serum lipid levels, serum hormone levels, and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) values of 32 patients with PCOS and 31 healthy women forming the control group were checked. Results: Plasma apelin levels of the PCOS group (0.350±0.083 ng/ml) were significantly higher than those of the control group (0.246±0.045 ng/ml) (p<0.001). No significant correlation was detected between apelin levels and biochemical or clinical data in PCOS group. Conclusion: Plasma apelin levels were significantly higher in PCOS patients. © Copyright 2012 by the Turkish-German Gynecological Education and Research Foundation.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessApelinFerriman gallwey score (FGS)Homeostatic model assessment insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)Polycystic ovary syndromeWaist to hip ratioArticle131273110.5152/jtgga.2011.742-s2.0-8485920617024627671Q3133591WOS:000420646600006N/A