Cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Francesco Orio; Stefano Palomba; Annamaria Colao

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.03.003

Cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Fertil Steril. 2006 Jul:86 Suppl 1:S20-1. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.03.003.

Authors

Francesco Orio¹, Stefano Palomba, Annamaria Colao

Affiliation

¹ Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology & Oncology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy. francescoorio@virgilio.it

PMID: 16798279
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.03.003

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not only a reproductive problem but a complex, endocrine, multifaceted disease with several health complications. Cardiovascular abnormalities represent important long-term sequelae of PCOS.

MeSH terms

Adult
Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
Female
Humans
Insulin Resistance
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / physiopathology
Risk Factors