Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Relationship of Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting at least 5-10% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenism, menstrual disturbance, anovulation, infertility and obesity and, also associated with increased number of cardiovascular risk factors and...

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Main Authors: Evrim Çakır, Erman Çakal, Mustafa Özbek, Mustafa Şahin, Tuncay Delibaşı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkiye Klinikleri 2013-06-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.turkjem.org/eng/makale/819/80/Full-Text