Evaluation of serum omentin, osteoprotegerin and malondialdehyde levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a prospective case-control study

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum levels of omentin, osteoprotegerin and malondialdehyde levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Material and Methods: This prospective case-control study included 31 patients with the diagnosis of PCOS and 33 healthy cases as a control group. Both groups were compared according to demographic characteristics, antropometric measurements, levels of biochemical parameters and serum levels of omentin, osteoprotegerin and malondialdehyde. Results: When compared with control group, patients in PCOS group were found to have statistically significantly lower age but have higher hirsutism score, fasting glucose level, total testosteron level, free androgen index, LH level and LH/FSH ratio. There was no statistically significant difference among PCOS and control groups in terms of serum omentin, osteoprotegerin and malondialdehyde levels. Conclusion: No significant change was shown in the levels of serum omentin, osteoprotegerin and malondealdeheyde levels in women with PCOS. [Cukurova Med J 2016; 41(1.000): 1-7