Association of Trace Elements with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women-A Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: There are still limited or lacking data on the association of trace elements (TEs) with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This case-control study aimed to determine levels of essential TEs (manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), molybdenum (Mo)) and non-essential TEs (arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb)) in urine, whole blood, and serum to investigate a possible association with kidney and liver function, endocrine and metabolic parameters, and environmental and lifestyle sources of potential exposure and provide possible recommendations. Methods: In our case-control study, women with PCOS (n = 35) and healthy controls (n = 35) underwent clinical and ultrasonographic examination, filled in questionnaires targeting gene

SUBMITTER: Srnovrsnik T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11857836 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature