Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome & the CardiOvascular Risk Profile

Study Description

Brief Summary: The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy amongst women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with various cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia hypertension and the metabolic syndrome. Whether these increased cardiovascular risk factors result in the development of actual cardiovascular disease in later life remains to be established. Women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), experience menopause prior to the age of 40 years. Women with POI may exhibit dyslipidemia. A young age at menopause has been previously associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Detailed Description: Cardiovascular risk profile will be assessed in women with PCOS and POI \> 45 years of age, consisting of: fasting serum and urine analyses blood pressure, length, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference ECG carotid intima media thickness cardiac ultrasound spare serum, plasma and urine will be stored in -80 degrees celsius biobank.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 45 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers: No

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