Impact of Copper and Oxidative Stress Index Levels on Insulin Resistance, Lipid Profile and Hormonal Status of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine abnormalities of reproductive age and has a highly heterogeneous nature regarding its multisystemic symptoms. To elicit pathophysiological roots, metabolic mapping and between-correlations among key parameters are of vital importance. We generated a platform including cardinal hormones, lipids, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and oxidative markers [total-oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), oxidative stress index (OSI), copper (Cu)] related to pathophysiology.