Correlation of Lipid profile with Anthropometry in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Authors: Nandini Gopalakrishna, Namratha S M, Poojashree K S

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijogr.10838.1758710506

Keywords: Anthropometry ,lipid profile ,metabolic syndrome

Abstract: Background : Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the common endocrine condition affecting women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with both reproductive and metabolic abnormalities. Several studies have demonstrated an early onset of cardiovascular risk and abnormal lipid profile in women with PCOS. Anthropometry is a simple tool to assess metabolic risk in PCOS women. Objective : The objective of this study was to correlate lipid profile with anthropometric parameters in PCOS women. Materials and Methods : It was a prospective study from November 2020 to May 2022 at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bangalore. Results : In the present study, 61% had BMI > 26kg/m2. The most common anthropometric abnormality was waist circumference and the most common abnormal lipid parameter was low High Density Lipoproteins (HDL). BMI had positive correlation with serum triglycerides with P value < 0.001. BMI had positive correlation with VLDL cholesterol with P value < 0.001 and negative correlation with HDL cholesterol with P value < 0.001. Similar results were noticed with waist to hip ratio and BMI. With waist-height ratio, the positive correlation was significant with total cholesterol, serum triglycerides and negative correlation with HDL was significant. With waist circumference, it was similar. Hip circumference and lipid profile had weak correlation. Conclusion : In the present study, atherogenic dyslipidemia was common in PCOS women. BMI and waist circumference were the important anthropometric parameters correlating with dyslipidemia. PCOS women with dyslipidemia are prone for metabolic syndrome. Hence PCOS diagnosed early can be managed by life style modifications and pharmacological therapy and thereby prevent metabolic syndrome.