Key result
Polycystic ovary syndrome was associated with a significantly higher mean carotid intima-media thickness compared to non-PCOS women (0.71 vs. 0.57 mm, p=0.019).
Why the study?
Obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may increase cardiovascular disease risk, making carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) a useful marker to evaluate heart disease risk in this population.
Does polycystic ovary syndrome increase carotid intima-media thickness in women?
Cross-Sectional (n=48)
No
Does polycystic ovary syndrome increase carotid intima-media thickness in women?
Women with PCOS have significantly higher carotid intima-media thickness compared to controls, indicating a potentially higher cardiovascular risk.
Background: Obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is an acceptable marker in assessing the risk of heart disease. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the CIMT in PCOS women compared to non-PCOS women. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 48 women who referred to Imam Reza hospital, Kermanshah, Iran from July 2020–2021. Women were divided into 2 groups of PCOS and non-PCOS women (n = 24/each). The intima-media thickness of participants’ carotid artery was measured on both sides in 3 areas, and its mean was recorded. Results: The mean thickness of the carotid artery intima-media in the case group was within the normal range; but it was significantly higher than the control group (0.71 ± 0.17 vs. 0.57 ± 0.09 mm, p = 0.019). Conclusion: Considering the higher thickness of CIMT in women with PCOS, it can be concluded that PCOS increases the risk of heart diseases in women.
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Farshchian et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (n=48). Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) vs. Non-PCOS women was evaluated on Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) (p=0.019). Polycystic ovary syndrome was associated with a significantly higher mean carotid intima-media thickness compared to non-PCOS women (0.71 vs. 0.57 mm, p=0.019).
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