Polycystic ovary syndrome and the relationship of cardiovascular disease risk Polikistik over sendromu ve kardiovasküler hastalık risk İlişkisi

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Çakir E., Çakal E., Özbek M., ŞAHİN M., Delibaş T.

Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, vol.17, no.2, pp.33-37, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tjem.2071
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.33-37
  • Keywords: Cardiovascular disease risk, Hyperandrogenemia, Insulin resistance, Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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 early atherosclerosis. Hyperinsulinemia is a frequent finding in PCOS patients and has cause-and-effect relationship with low-grade chronic inflammation and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.