How prevalent is metabolic syndrome in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
How prevalent is metabolic syndrome in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
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DOI:
10.1038/ncpendmet0117
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发表时间:
2006-03-01
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Azziz, Ricardo
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Azziz, Ricardo
BackgroundPOLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) affects approximately 5–10% of premenopausal women of reproductive age. PCOS has been associated with hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance, suggesting that these women might have an increased prevalence of METABOLIC SYNDROME (MS), a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.Objective