Metabolic syndrome in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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.
Essah
Paulina A
PA
Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0111, USA.
Nestler
John E
JE
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