Elevated PAPP-A levels in lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the serum concentrations of PAPP-A (pregnancy associated placental protein-A), a biomarker which is associated with cardiovascular disease, in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Materials And Methods: A total of 62 women with PCOS, and 68 age and body mass index (BMI) matched controls were eligible for the study. Hirsutism scores, hormonal and metabolic profile as well as PAPP-A levels were assessed in each subject.

The effects of resveratrol on ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in a rat model.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate effects of resveratrol (RSV) over ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in rat model.

Materials And Methods: 24 female Wistar rats (22 days old) were divided into four groups. Group 1 (control group; n = 6) received 0.