title: Metabolic syndrome in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
abstract: The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is high across all age groups. Dyslipidemia, particularly a decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, also is common in women with PCOS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0111, USA.
authors.forename: Paulina A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Essah
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Nestler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017588:Hyperandrogenism / Q000209:etiology; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015995:Prevalence