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What additional metabolic disorders are associated with PCOS?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 12/19/2018

Aside from the ones already listed, hyperinsulinemia associated with PCOS leads to the development of other long-term metabolic disorders, such as:

  • Diabetes type II
  • Cardiovascular risks
  • Obesity, increased triglyceride, total cholesterol and LDL levels
  • Endometrial hyperplasia and gynecological cancer
Read the full article on: How Does PCOS Affect Female Fertility? ( 2).
 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.