Racial and ethnic differences in the polycystic ovary syndrome metabolic phenotype.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome have a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Blacks and Hispanics have a high morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus in the general population. Since metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, understanding any racial and ethnic differences in metabolic syndrome among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome is important for prevention strategies. However, data regarding racial/ethnic differences in metabolic phenotype among women with polycystic ovary syndrome are inconsistent.

Objective

We sought to determine if there are racial/ethnic differences in insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and hyperandrog

SUBMITTER: Engmann L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5420474 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature