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ea0022p475 | Female reproduction | ECE2010

Endothelial structure and function in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a 5 years follow-up study

Orio Francesco , Giallauria Francesco , Grieco Alessandra , Caggiano Chiara , Lombardi Gaetano , Caggiano Domenico , Palomba Stefano , Colao Annamaria

To date, studies focusing on long-term cardiovascular risk (CVR) of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women are not available, as well as longitudinal data regarding the endothelial structure and function.The aim of this observational study was to examine both endothelial structure and function in young women with PCOS at 5-year follow-up.Thirty PCOS women (age 22.2±2.5 years, mean±S.D.; BMI 22.4±2.1, k...