- Higher sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG) and total testosterone (TT) levels were associated with lower odds of developing metabolic syndrome.
- Hormonal and racial/ethnic profiles should be considered in metabolic risk screening among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) features.
- Amenorrhea and oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use were examined but showed mixed associations with metabolic syndrome components.
- Central obesity, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, elevated fasting glucose, elevated triglycerides, and elevated blood pressure were observed as metabolic syndrome components.
- The study had limitations including the reliance on surrogate biomarkers for PCOS diagnoses and the cross-sectional design limiting causal inference.
Source: Women’s Health Reports
