Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease

    February 2012 in “ InTech eBooks ”
    Bar nder, Derun Taner, Hamiyet Ylmaz, Mohammed Muzaffer
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    TLDR PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was identified as the most common female endocrinopathy, affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age, and was associated with increased cardiovascular risk. The syndrome, characterized by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism, was linked to potential long-term consequences, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. This connection highlighted the importance of examining PCOS beyond its gynecological implications to understand its broader impact on women's health, particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease risk post-menopause.
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