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- Title
The 2<sup>nd</sup> to 4<sup>th</sup> Digit Length Difference and Ratio as Predictors of Hyperandrogenism and Metabolic Syndrome in Females.
- Authors
Yıldız, Pınar; Yıldız, Mustafa; Yıldırım, Ali Cihat; Gücenmez, Sercan; Dönderici, Ömer; Serter, Rüştü
- Abstract
Objective: In this study we evaluated the usefulness of 2nd to 4th (2nd:4th) digit length difference and ratio in determining hyperandrogenism in females and the relationship with metabolic syndrome. Methods: We designed a cross-sectional clinical study and examined 150 females who visited our clinic; 137 completed the study. We measured blood pressure and anthropometric values. Biochemical parameters associated with metabolic syndrome were also measured. Results: The mean age of our patient is 46.1 yrs. The 2nd:4th digit length difference and ratio were correlated slightly with total testosterone levels and positively with free testosterone levels (p=0.028, p=0.016, p=0.003, p=0.016). Sex hormone-binding globulin levels and 2nd:4th digit length difference and ratio were mildly negatively correlated (p=0.011, p=0.016). No statistically significant differences were found between 2nd:4th digit length difference and ratio, and metabolic syndrome parameters. Thus, the 2nd:4th digit length difference and ratio are significantly correlated with androgens. Conclusion: The 2nd:4th digit length difference and ratio, which are easily measurable values, can be used as an important predictor of hyperandrogenism in females. In the present study, 2nd:4th digit length difference and ratio were not statistically significantly correlated with metabolic syndrome; however, additional studies with a larger group of patients are necessary.
- Publication
Konuralp Medical Journal / Konuralp Tip Dergisi, 2015, Vol 7, Issue 1, p45
- ISSN
1309-3878
- Publication type
Article