Endocrine Abstracts

It has been reported that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) show cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction, with reduced parasympathetic (vagal) and increased sympathetic activity, which are known to be independent risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, it is not yet clear if PCOS per se leads to cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction independently of metabolic abnormalities. In a prospective, general population-based follow-up birth coho...