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The Subcutaneous Abdominal Fat and Not the Intraabdominal Fat Compartment Is Associated with Anovulation in Women with Obesity and Infertility

W. K. H. Kuchenbecker, Henk Groen, Tineke M. Zijlstra, Johanna H. T. Bolster, Riemer H. J. A. Slart, Erik J. van der Jagt, Anneke C. Muller Kobold, Bruce H. R. Wolffenbuttel, Jolande A. Land, Annemieke Hoek

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2010 · 48 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

Abdominal fat is increased in anovulatory women due to a significant increase in SAF and not in intraabdominal fat. SAF and especially abdominal and trunk fat accumulation are associated with anovulation.

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