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Distinctions between the Classic Metabolic Syndrome and Metabolic Features of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
| Classic Metabolic Syndrome | Metabolic Features of ADT | |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fat | ↑ (Primarily visceral) | ↑ (Primarily subcutaneous) |
| Waist circumference | ↑ | ↑ |
| Waist-hip ratio | ↑ | Unchanged |
| Blood pressure | ↑ | Unchanged |
| Triglycerides | ↑ | ↑ |
| HDL | ↓ | ↑ |
| LDL | Not defined | ↑ or Unchanged |
| Adiponectin | ↓ | ↑ |
| C-reactive protein | ↑ | Unchanged |
