Many Reproductive-Age Women Unaware They Are at Risk for Heart Disease and Diabetes, Says Aace

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NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A new position statement issued today by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) states that women with the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at greatest risk for diabetes and coronary artery disease. AACE is seeking greater awareness among the public and medical professionals of the significant health risks of this common disorder of women.

PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder of young women, affecting 10 percent of reproductive-age females in the United States. Its presenting symptoms may include irregular menses, infertility, abnormal growth of facial and body hair, scalp hair loss, and acne. Many women with PCOS are unaware they have they syndrome, let alone are at risk for serious complications such as heart disease, the leading killer of women in this country.

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Many Reproductive-Age Women Unaware They Are at Risk for Heart Disease and Diabetes, Says Aace

The new AACE position statement on PCOS highlights the serious cardiovascular risk factors associated with the disord...

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