Carotid artery intima-media thickness in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is an acceptable marker in assessing the risk of heart disease.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the CIMT in PCOS women compared to non-PCOS women.