Quality of life and cardiovascular risk in the female with polycystic ovary syndrome: A Review

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), is a hormonal disease that affects people who are menstruation and is typically caused by an excess production of androgen, or male hormone. It produces metabolic syndrome, which has detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system. Due to altered lipid/glucose metabolism, hypertension, a systemic inflammatory condition (assessable by markers like VES, TNF-alfa, cytokines, and C-reactive protein (hsPCR) levels), and vascular injuries, PCOS has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in these female patients, according to numerous clinical studies. Given the condition's early onset and detrimental effects on quality of life, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome could be regarded as a true cardiovascular risk factor. Quality of life means a person's understanding of their psychological health, social and environmental integration, and the entire situation in life. According to the most recent results from literature data analysis, the current study attempted to highlight the key relationships between PCOS and quality of life and cardiovascular risk factors.