A 35 year old obese female with hirsutism, diabetes, and hypeension. True is
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Consequences of Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeSho-Term ConsequencesLong-Term ConsequencesuMenstrual dysfunction (Irregular menses)o Amenorrheao Oligomenorrheao Episodic menometrorrhagiauHyperandrogenismo HirsutismoAcneo Androgenic alopeciauInfeilityuObesityuInsulin resistance (Acanthosis nigricans)Dyslipidemia (Androgenic lipoprotein profile)o|LDLo|TGo|Total cholesterol: HDL ratioo|HDLuMetabolic syndrome - Characterized by insulin resistance, obesity, androgenic dyslipidemia and hypeensionuObstructive sleep apnea (Related to central obesity and dyslipidemia)uDiabetes mellitus uIncreased risk of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 DM in PCOS patientsuCardiovascular diseases: Greater prevalence of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease with an increased risk of myocardial infarctionuCancero Endometrial carcinoma (3 fold increase risk)o Ovarian canceruWomen with PCOS are associated with a definite increased risk of endometrial cancer. An increased risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer has also been suggested.