Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Metabolic Syndrome Long-Term Risks

    January 2008 in “ Humana Press eBooks ”
    Eva Dahlgren, Per Olof Janson
    TLDR Women with PCOS have higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and endometrial cancer.
    The document reviewed the long-term risks associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its connection to the metabolic syndrome. It highlighted the correlation between hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinism in PCOS, suggesting that women with PCOS were at an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance. Studies indicated that women with PCOS often experienced menstrual irregularities and infertility, which could be managed with treatments like metformin and ovulation induction. Additionally, the document discussed the potential increased risk of endometrial cancer in women with PCOS, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and managing metabolic and reproductive health in these patients.
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