Psoriatic patients have an increased risk of polycystic ovary syndrome: results of a cross-sectional analysis

Francesca Moro, Clara De Simone, Andrea Morciano, Anna Tropea, Francesca Sagnella, Carola Palla, Elisa Scarinci, Angela Teti, Giacomo Caldarola, Magda D'Agostino, Salvatore Mancuso, Antonio Lanzone, Rosanna Apa

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Abstract

To define the prevalence and the features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in patients with psoriasis. To our knowledge, the association between PCOS and psoriasis has not been explored in previous studies. Psoriasis is linked with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which are features often associated with PCOS.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)936-942
Numero di pagine7
RivistaFertility and Sterility
Volume99
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2013

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Homeostasis
  • Humans
  • Hypertension
  • Lipids
  • Odds Ratio
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Prevalence
  • Prospective Studies
  • Psoriasis
  • Risk Factors
  • Waist-Hip Ratio

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