Abstract:Introduction
: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by androgen excess, oligo/anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. PCOS is co‐prevalent with insulin resistance (IR), increased blood pressure (BP), and a dysfunctional renin‐angiotensin system (RAS). The RAS has both a vasoconstrictive arm with angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) and a vasodilatory arm with ACE2. While PCOS patients require multiple medications to control their comorbidities, it is unknown how these medications interact with each ot… Show more
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