Clinical endocrinology
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Clinical endocrinology · Nov 2020
The risk of chronic kidney disease among women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A long-term population-based cohort study.
Results of studies focusing on chronic kidney disease (CKD) among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are insufficient and controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence rate of CKD in women with PCOS, compared to a control group of healthy women. ⋯ Our population-based study with a long-term follow-up period showed that the risk of CKD in PCOS patients was similar to the general female population. Large studies, with long-term follow-up and more diverse phenotypes, are needed to confirm the findings.