Dissociation of endothelial function and arterial stiffness in nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

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    Abstract

    Objective  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with cardiovascular risk but it is not clear if this is independent of obesity and insulin resistance. This study therefore investigates endothelial function and arterial stiffness in nonobese, noninsulin resistant women with PCOS.Design  This is cross-sectional case–control study.Patients  A total of 19 young women with PCOS, with body mass index (BMI)
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)808-14
    JournalClinical Endocrinology
    Volume71
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009

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