Rats with steroid-induced polycystic ovaries develop hypertension and increased sympathetic nervous system activity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder associated with ovulatory dysfunction, abdominal obesity, hyperandrogenism, hypertension, and insulin resistance.</p> <p>Methods</p> <...

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Main Authors: Ploj Karolina, Stener-Victorin Elisabet, Larsson Britt-Mari, Holmäng Agneta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-09-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/3/1/44