Metformin treatment does not affect total leptin levels and free leptin index in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Daniela Romualdi; Giuseppe Campagna; Luigi Selvaggi; R Cento; C Proto; Antonio Lanzone; Maurizio Guido

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.05.004

Metformin treatment does not affect total leptin levels and free leptin index in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Daniela Romualdi
, Giuseppe Campagna
, Luigi Selvaggi
, R Cento
, C Proto
, Antonio Lanzone
, Maurizio Guido

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Abstract

Leptin, particularly in its free form, is deeply involved in the regulation of energy balance. Insulin was suggested to influence plasmatic leptin levels and soluble leptin receptor in humans. However, this study indicates that metformin treatment, although improving insulin levels, does not exert a significant effect on either total leptin level or free leptin index in obese women with hyperinsulinemia and PCOS.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1273-1276
Number of pages	4
Journal	Fertility and Sterility
Volume	89
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.05.004
Publication status	Published - 2008

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Keywords

Adult
Female
Humans
Hyperinsulinism
Hypoglycemic Agents
Insulin
Leptin
Metformin
Obesity
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Metformin treatment does not affect total leptin levels and free leptin index in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

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