Cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not only a reproductive problem but a complex, endocrine, multifaceted disease with several health complications. Cardiovascular abnormalities represent important long-term sequelae of PCOS.
Orio
Francesco
F
Department of Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology & Oncology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy. francescoorio@virgilio.it
Palomba
Stefano
S
Colao
Annamaria
A
D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors