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GlossaryWaist-to-Hip Ratio

compares waist circumference to hip circumference to assess health risks

The Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a measurement that compares the circumference of the waist to that of the hips. It is calculated by dividing the waist measurement by the hip measurement. This ratio is used to assess body fat distribution and can be an indicator of health risks; a higher WHR is often associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

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Male Pattern Baldness and Waist-Hip Ratio as Markers of Arterial Stiffness in Transgender Men Undergoing Long-Term Testosterone Therapy

research SUN-049 Male Pattern Baldness and Waist-Hip Ratio as Markers of Arterial Stiffness in Transgender Men Undergoing Long-Term Testosterone Therapy

April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Male pattern baldness may indicate arterial stiffness in transgender men on long-term testosterone therapy.

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A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka

research A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka

120 citations , June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology”

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

Prevalence of Polycystic Ovaries in Women with Self-Reported Symptoms of Oligomenorrhoea and/or Hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study

research Prevalence of polycystic ovaries in women with self-reported symptoms of oligomenorrhoea and/or hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study

77 citations , March 2004 in “Human Reproduction”

Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.

research Prevalence of hepatic steatosis in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

45 citations , January 2013 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences”

Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.

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