Fat distribution features in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Obesity and dysfunctional lipid metabolism are core problems of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients and key risk factors for complications of PCOS. PCOS women have a higher incidence of obesity than healthy women and usually exhibit as abdominal obesity. Abdominal fat is independent from body fat, but correlates with impairment in glucose and lipid metabolism, insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia. Understanding how body fat distributes to the pathogenesis of PCOS is crucial for developing therapeutic interventions. Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome; Body fat distribution; Insulin resistance; Abdominal obesity