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Metabolic Syndrome: Screening, Diagnosis, and Management
Author(s) -
Miller Elissa Lane,
Mitchell Angela
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/j.jmwh.2006.01.007
Subject(s) - metabolic syndrome , polycystic ovary , medicine , gestational diabetes , pregnancy , diabetes mellitus , obstetrics , gynecology , endocrinology , insulin resistance , gestation , biology , genetics
Metabolic syndrome, a growing issue in women's health, is a cluster of health findings that increase the risk of cardiovascular events. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is higher in women and is linked to several conditions unique to women's health, including polycystic ovary syndrome, gestational diabetes, pregnancy‐induced hypertension, and female sexual dysfunction. Risk factors, screening strategies, and therapeutic management of metabolic syndrome in women are discussed.