Abstract:Background: The prevalence of hyperuricemia in the women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is almost threefold higher than that in women without PCOS. Both PCOS and hyperuricemia are considered risk factors of metabolic disorders, including hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Previous study has indicated that neck circumference (NC) is a good predictor for insulin resistance in women with PCOS. The present analysis thus aims to assess the predictive value of NC for hyperuricemia in women wi… Show more
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