SHBG and polycystic ovary syndrome: Regarding the metabolic parameters, PCOS patients showed no changes in general lipid metabolism (total cholesterol, cholesterol-LDL, cholesterol-LDL, or triacylglycerides), glucose metabolism (glucose, HBA1c, insulin, or HOMA), endocrine system (FSH, LH, androstendione, or SHBG), and inflammatory marker (hsCRP) with respect to control subjects.