In Brief Many patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) also have features of the metabolic syndrome, including insulin resistance, obesity, and dyslipidemia, suggesting an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Increased awareness of this overlap advocates therapies that improve insulin resistance and often ameliorate PCOS symptoms.
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Julie L. Sharpless (2003) studied this question.
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