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Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) Levels and Metabolic Risk Across Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) - 15 Sept 2025
Akkus Canan, Oner Oznur, Kilic Atilla Okan, Duran Cevdet
Abstract excerpt
Background and Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder often associated with metabolic disturbances such as insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a validated marker that reflects visceral fat distribution and cardiometabolic risk. This study aimed to compare VAI levels among different PCOS phenotypes to evaluate...
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- Humans
- Female
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Adult
- Case-Control Studies
- Prospective Studies
- Phenotype
