Resting metabolic rate and exercise capacity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract Objective To assess the resting metabolic rate (RMR) and exercise capacity (or maximal oxygen consumption [VO2 max]) of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and central adiposity. Method In a cross-sectional study, RMR was measured by indirect calorimetry and VO2 max by the Astrand t...

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Published in:International journal of gynecology and obstetrics 2008-04, Vol.101 (1), p.31-34
Main Authors: Cosar, Emine, Köken, Gülengül, Sahin, Figen Kır, Akgün, Lütfi, Üçok, Kağan, Genç, Abdurrahman, Yilmazer, Mehmet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adiposity
Adult
Basal Metabolism
Biological and medical sciences
Body fat distribution
Body Mass Index
Cross-Sectional Studies
Exercise Tolerance
Female
Female genital diseases
Forecasting
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Maximal oxygen consumption
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oxygen Consumption
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - metabolism
Resting metabolic rate
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Summary:Abstract Objective To assess the resting metabolic rate (RMR) and exercise capacity (or maximal oxygen consumption [VO2 max]) of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and central adiposity. Method In a cross-sectional study, RMR was measured by indirect calorimetry and VO2 max by the Astrand test for 31 women with PCOS and 29 controls matched for age and body mass index, but with a different body fat distribution. Differences between the means were analyzed. Results There were no significant differences in RMR or VO2 max values between the 2 groups. Conclusion Central adiposity was not predictive of an altered RMR or of decreased exercise capacity in women with PCOS.
ISSN:0020-7292
1879-3479
DOI:10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.10.011