Prevalence of metabolic syndrome risk factors in women with PCOS: findings from a multi-ethnic cohort

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome risk factors in women with PCOS: findings from a multi-ethnic cohort

BACKGROUND: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by oligomenorrhea/menstrual irregularity, androgen excess, and polycystic ovary morphology. Currently there are three distinct diagnostic criteria used to ascer...

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Main Author: Veiga, Alexis de Figueiredo
Other Authors: Mahalingaiah, Shruthi
Language:en_US
Published: 2020
Subjects:
Public health
Body-Mass Index
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Women's health
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2144/41740

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https://hdl.handle.net/2144/41740

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