[Correlation of metabolic syndrome components in older Mexican women].

Background: In woman aged over 60 years, body changes occur and might cause insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

Objective: To determine the relationship between the components of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and body mass index in women over 60 years, attended at the Geriatric Services in the Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto Hospital in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

[Prevalence of chromosomal alterations in infertile patients studied in a clinic of assisted reproduction].

Background: Chromosomal abnormalities are a frequent cause of infertility. There is not consensus if should be included in the work-up of infertile couple.

Objective: to evaluate the prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities in our population of infertile couple and support the cytogenetic exam in the initial protocol.