Abstract:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. PCOS is diagnosed by the combination of hyperandrogenemia, oligo/anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. PCOS is also associated with cardiometabolic abnormalities such as: obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, increased blood pressure (BP), and renal injury. In PCOS, obesity worsens the metabolic outcomes and evidence suggests that the sympathetic nervous system activation increases BP. However, the mechanis… Show more
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