Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2021;43(10):793-793
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It has been documented that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may suffer from sequelae that can surpass the obstetrics and gynecology armamentarium. For example, Shah and Rasool gathered data from the literature showing clear evidence that PCOS is associated with an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, endometrial cancer, and subclinical atherosclerosis. Therefore, screening for these disorders at the initial contact with these patients, as well as periodically, is recommended.
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Dear Editor,
It has been documented that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may suffer from sequelae that can surpass the obstetrics and gynecology armamentarium. For example, Shah and Rasool gathered data from the literature showing clear evidence that PCOS is associated with an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, endometrial cancer, and subclinical atherosclerosis. Therefore, screening for these disorders at the initial contact with these patients, as well as periodically, is recommended.
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