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Vol 74, No 5 (2023)
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Submitted: 2022-12-20
Accepted: 2023-02-25
Published online: 2023-09-27
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Association between polycystic ovary syndrome and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a meta-analysis

Kui Yao1, Heng Zheng1, Hongling Peng1
DOI: 10.5603/ep.93291
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Pubmed: 37779372
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Endokrynol Pol 2023;74(5):520-527.
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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Chin

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Vol 74, No 5 (2023)
Original Paper
Submitted: 2022-12-20
Accepted: 2023-02-25
Published online: 2023-09-27

Abstract

Introduction: There have been many studies assessing whether abnormal metabolic and hormone levels among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are associated with a greater risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, previous studies repported no consistent outcomes. To provide a comprehensive evaluation regarding the role of PCOS in the risk of NAFLD, we updated the published literature and conducted this systemic review and meta-analysis.

Material and methods: Electronic databases (Web of Science and PubMed) were searched for literature up to October 2022. We used STATA 12.0 software to compute odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), to evaluate the association between PCOS and risk of NAFLD.

Results: The study indicated that PCOS was significantly related to an elevated risk of NAFLD (OR = 2.93, 95% CI 2.38 to 3.62, I2 = 83.7%, p < 0.001). Meta-regression analysis showed that age and body mass index (BMI) were not responsible for heterogeneity across the studies (age: p = 0.096; BMI: p = 0.418). Sensitivity analysis indicated no alteration in the direction of effect when any study was eliminated. Begg’s test, Egger’s test, Begg’s test, and funnel plot indicated a significant risk of publication bias (Egger’s test: p = 0.028; Begg’s test: p < 0.001).

Conclusion: This meta-analysis reported that PCOS was associated with an elevated risk of NAFLD. Early proper detection of NAFLD for PCOS women is essential. All patients with PCOS should undergo appropriate diagnostics for early detection of fatty liver and fibrosis.

Abstract

Introduction: There have been many studies assessing whether abnormal metabolic and hormone levels among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are associated with a greater risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, previous studies repported no consistent outcomes. To provide a comprehensive evaluation regarding the role of PCOS in the risk of NAFLD, we updated the published literature and conducted this systemic review and meta-analysis.

Material and methods: Electronic databases (Web of Science and PubMed) were searched for literature up to October 2022. We used STATA 12.0 software to compute odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), to evaluate the association between PCOS and risk of NAFLD.

Results: The study indicated that PCOS was significantly related to an elevated risk of NAFLD (OR = 2.93, 95% CI 2.38 to 3.62, I2 = 83.7%, p < 0.001). Meta-regression analysis showed that age and body mass index (BMI) were not responsible for heterogeneity across the studies (age: p = 0.096; BMI: p = 0.418). Sensitivity analysis indicated no alteration in the direction of effect when any study was eliminated. Begg’s test, Egger’s test, Begg’s test, and funnel plot indicated a significant risk of publication bias (Egger’s test: p = 0.028; Begg’s test: p < 0.001).

Conclusion: This meta-analysis reported that PCOS was associated with an elevated risk of NAFLD. Early proper detection of NAFLD for PCOS women is essential. All patients with PCOS should undergo appropriate diagnostics for early detection of fatty liver and fibrosis.

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Association between polycystic ovary syndrome and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a meta-analysis

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Endokrynologia Polska

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Vol 74, No 5 (2023)

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520-527

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2023-09-27

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DOI

10.5603/ep.93291

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37779372

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Endokrynol Pol 2023;74(5):520-527.

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meta-analysis
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
polycystic ovary syndrome

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Kui Yao
Heng Zheng
Hongling Peng

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