Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and COVID-19: an overlooked female patient population at potentially higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and COVID-19: an overlooked female patient population at potentially higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Background In women of reproductive age, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) constitutes the most frequent endocrine disorder. Women with PCOS are considered to typically belong to an age and sex group which is at lower risk for severe COVID-19. Main body Emerging data link the risk of severe...

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Main Authors: Ioannis Kyrou, Emmanouil Karteris, Tim Robbins, Kamaljit Chatha, Fotios Drenos, Harpal S. Randeva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS
COVID-19
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2
SARS-CoV-2
Diabetes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-020-01697-5

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