[Long-term risks of polycystic ovaries syndrome].
The prevalence of the polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is high but it is a heterogeneous disorder with implications in numerous medical domains. Abdominal obesity and insulin resistance, which are the main metabolic disorders, are strong links between hormonal abnormalities and long-term medical consequences. The latter begin to be better understood. Some studies suggest that PCOS may increase the risk for several conditions, including type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and some cancers.
Lefebvre
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Service des maladies endocriniennes, hôpital Lapeyronie, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France. p-lefebvre@chu-montpellier.fr
Raingeard
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Renard
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Bringer
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D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006946:Hyperinsulinism / Q000150:complications*; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000209:etiology; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications*; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors