Correlations Between Anthropometry and Lipid Profile in Women With PCOS

Area of Science:

• Endocrinology
• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
• Metabolic Health

Background:

• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrinopathy in reproductive-aged women, associated with reproductive and metabolic issues.
• PCOS is linked to early-onset abnormal cardiovascular risk profiles, including dyslipidemia.
• Anthropometric measurements are key tools for assessing metabolic risk in women with PCOS.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize the anthropometric profile of women with PCOS.
• To determine the lipid profile patterns in women diagnosed with PCOS.
• To investigate correlations between anthropometric parameters and lipid profiles in PCOS patients.

Main Methods:

• An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted.
• Anthropometry and lipid profiles were assessed in 86 married women with PCOS (aged 18-35).
• Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to analyze the data.

Main Results:

• Over 80% of women with PCOS exhibited abnormal anthropometric parameters.
• More than 70% showed lipid abnormalities, including low HDL and high triglycerides/LDL.
• Significant positive correlations were found between BMI and triglycerides (P ≤ 0.001), and WC and triglycerides (P ≤ 0.029).
• A significant negative correlation was observed between BMI and HDL cholesterol (P ≤ 0.013).

Conclusions:

• Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) are crucial anthropometric indicators of dyslipidemia in South Indian women with PCOS.
• These findings highlight the importance of anthropometric assessment in managing cardiovascular risk in PCOS.