The association of anthropometric characteristics, hormonal alterations and ovarian volume with polycystic ovarian syndrome

• Main Authors: Mohammed Faridz, Sumayyah, Nusee, Zalina, Mohd Tohit, Nor Faiza, Ismail, Hamizah, Abu Ishak, Nurkhairulnisa, Abdul Rahim, Roslina, Abdullah, Nor Zamzila
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press 2023
• Subjects: QP Physiology; RC Internal medicine; RC803 Specialties of Internal Medicine-Diseases of The Digestive System. Gastroenterology; RG Gynecology and obstetrics; RG500 Obstetrics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/108645/1/108645_Chapter%208%20The%20association%20of%20anthropometric.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/108645/; https://my.ookbee.com/shop/book/9d53d440-c8b1-47c4-849b-7ad821469cf9/transforming-medical-healthcare-through-research
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most frequent endocrinopathies affecting reproductive-aged women with varied prevalence in different countries, ranging between 6% to 34%. The exact aetiology of PCOS has not been fully understood. PCOS is associated with undesirable comorbidities,...