Study of carbohydrate metabolism indices and adipocytokine profile and their relationship with androgens in polycystic ovary syndrome after menopause.

Objective: Hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and altered adipocytokine levels characterize polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women of reproductive age. Hyperandrogenism persists in postmenopausal PCOS women. In the latter, this study aimed at investigating carbohydrate metabolism, adipocytokines, androgens, and their relationships.

The role of maternal gut hormones in normal pregnancy: fasting plasma active glucagon-like peptide 1 level is a negative predictor of fetal abdomen circumference and maternal weight change.

Objective: Maternal weight in pregnancy contributes to a glycemic environment that affects fetal growth. Gut peptides (glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP), ghrelin, and peptide YY (PYY)) have been related to insulin sensitivity and secretion, weight control, and adipose tissue metabolism. This study aimed at examining the associations of gut hormones during pregnancy with maternal glucose homeostasis, maternal weight, and fetal growth.

Pre- and early post-partum adiponectin and interleukin-1beta levels in women with and without gestational diabetes.

Objective: To investigate maternal serum adiponectin and Interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) levels during the pre- and post-partum periods in pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Design: Thirty control pregnant Caucasian women without GDM and thirty body mass index (BMI) and age-matched Caucasian women with GDM examined in the outpatient clinic between the 24th and 26th week of their pregnancy and on the 3rd day postpartum underwent anthropometry and had serum blood taken. Both groups, were monitored by a dietitian and had comparable weight gain during pregnancy.