Carotid artery intima-media thickness in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Nazanin Farshchian (Author), Parisa Bahrami Kamangar (Author), Mohammad Reza Ghasempour (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 2476-4108; 2476-3772; 10.18502/ijrm.v22i9.17480
• Keywords: polycystic ovary disease, atherosclerosis, intima media thickness, carotid artery, cardiovascular disease.; Gynecology and obstetrics; RG1-991; Reproduction; QH471-489
• Source: International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine, Vol 22, Iss 9, Pp 749-754 (2024)

Abstract Background: Obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is an acceptable marker in assessing the risk of heart disease. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the CIMT in PCOS women compared to non-PCOS women. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 48 women who referred to Imam Reza hospital, Kermanshah, Iran from July 2020-2021. Women were divided into 2 groups of PCOS and non-PCOS women (n = 24/each). The intima-media thickness of participants' carotid artery was measured on both sides in 3 areas, and its mean was recorded. Results: The mean thickness of the carotid artery intima-media in the case group was within the normal range; but it was significantly higher than the control group (0.71 ± 0.17 vs. 0.57 ± 0.09 mm, p = 0.019). Conclusion: Considering the higher thickness of CIMT in women with PCOS, it can be concluded that PCOS increases the risk of heart diseases in women.