References
FAI, PCOS
Consort flow diagram of participants.Comparison of baseline FAI, FAI at completion of intervention, and after the diet reintroduction in the VLCD and moderate energy deficit approach.Comparison of baseline weight, weight at completion of intervention, and after the diet reintroduction in the VLCD and moderate energy deficit approach.Comparison of baseline waist circumference (WC), WC at completion of intervention, and after the diet reintroduction in the VLCD and moderate energy deficit approach.Baseline characteristics of the study population.BMI = body mass index; WC = waist circumference; WHR = waist/hip ratio; FAI = free androgen index; DHEAS = dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate; SHBG = sex-hormone-binding globulin; LH = luteinizing hormone; FSH = follicle-stimulating hormone; BS = blood sugar; TG = triglycerides; CRP = C-reactive protein; ALT = alanine aminotransferase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase. Results are expressed as mean (±SD) or percentages.Changes in metabolic and hormonal parameters in women with PCOS with VLCD and moderate energy deficit at 8-week follow-up.BMI = Body mass index; WC = waist circumference; WHR = waist/hip ratio; FAI = free androgen index; DHEAS = dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate; SHBG = sex-hormone-binding globulin; LH = luteinizing hormone; FSH = follicle-stimulating hormone; OGTT= oral glucose tolerance test; TG = triglycerides; CRP = C-reactive protein; ALT = alanine aminotransferase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase. Results are expressed as mean (±SD) or percentages. Significant Changes in parameters of body composition in women with PCOS with VLCD and moderate energy deficit at 8-week follow-up.BMD = bone mineral density, BMC = bone mineral content. Results are expressed as mean (±SD) or percentages. Significant 