Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous syndrome associated with morbidity involving multiple organ systems. Women with PCOS are at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as reflected by increased traditional cardiovascular risk markers and markers of subclinical atherosclerosis, including increased carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), coronary artery calcification, and endothelial dysfunction. In addition, there is evidence to suggest an increased risk of endometrial cancer in patients with PCOS. Finally, several studies suggest that women with PCOS are at an increased risk of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. Frequent screening of all women with PCOS for associated comorbidities needs to be urgently implemented as early detection and timely intervention can reduce the overall health burden associated with this common disorder.
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Milman, L. W., & Dokras, A. (2013). Long-term morbidity: Cardiovascular disease, cancer, and depression in PCOS. In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current and Emerging Concepts (pp. 303–316). Springer New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8394-6_18
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