Carotid atherosclerosis in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: initial results from a case-control study
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Fat deposits in arteries may be increased in women with polycystic ovary syndrome due to higher blood fat levels. Arterial fat deposits, or atherosclerosis, are associated with heart disease. Researchers compared 16 premenopausal women 40 years or older with polycystic ovary syndrome to 16 women of similar ages without the syndrome. Ultrasound examination revealed that the inner arterial walls in women with polycystic ovary syndrome were thicker than in women without the syndrome. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome had higher cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels than control women. High levels of these blood fats may increase the risk of atherosclerosis. More of the women with polycystic ovaries were found to have plaque in their arteries (31.3% versus 12.5%).
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1996
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Pregnancy complicated by symptomatic adult polycystic liver disease
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A case is reported of a woman whose pregnancy was complicated by polycystic liver disease. This condition is characterized by an enlarged liver that contains many cysts. The 38-year-old woman had been diagnosed with polycystic liver disease two years before her sixth pregnancy. She experienced worsening abdominal pain and breathing problems caused by her enlarging liver. At 26 weeks, her liver came in contact with her uterus and at 32 weeks she requested induced labor and delivery. This was done at 34 weeks and the baby was successfully delivered.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1998
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: symptomatology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology
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Polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by irregular menstrual periods, infertility, and an excess of male hormones. It affects about 5% of all women and 60% to 70% of these women are also obese. Lack of ovulation causes the infertility and excess male hormones can cause excessive body hair, balding, and increased muscle mass. Other signs of male characteristics may indicate a tumor. These women may also have an increased risk of heart disease.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1998
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