Although polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders
affecting women, its etiology is not entirely understood. Clinical symptoms of PCOS include
acne, amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, infertility, and mood disorders, which tend
to be the primary focus of clinical management. However, the impact of PCOS on future
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk should not be overlooked, and opportunities to implement
CVD prevention strategies in these women should be given high priority. The pathogenesis …