Abstract
The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between Mullerian-inhibiting substance (MIS) levels and metabolic characteristics in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Increased ovarian MIS production may exert a paracrine negative control on follicle growth sufficiently to prevent selection of a dominant follicle.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone
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Blood Glucose / metabolism
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Body Mass Index
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Estradiol / blood
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Female
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone / blood
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone / cerebrospinal fluid
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Glycoproteins / blood*
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Humans
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Insulin / blood
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Insulin Resistance / physiology
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Luteinizing Hormone / blood
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / blood*
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / cerebrospinal fluid
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Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin / metabolism
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Statistics, Nonparametric
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Testicular Hormones / blood*
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Testosterone / blood
Substances
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Blood Glucose
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Glycoproteins
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Insulin
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Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
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Testicular Hormones
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Testosterone
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Estradiol
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone
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Luteinizing Hormone
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone