Tag: PCOS

Diseases of the Female Reproductive System Associated with Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article first came out on April 19, 20,19, and was rewritten with new information. This article points out several diseases of the female reproductive organs linked to metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome is satisfied if someone has three of the five criteria. Waist circumference over 101 cm, 40 inches (Western men) or 90…

Lung Diseases Associated with Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article is a segment of the series about the diseases associated with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Part 1 describes the top ten causes of deaths that are related to MetS. Shortness of Breath Metabolic Syndrome is associated with reduced lung function and higher chances of deaths from cardiovascular and all other causes. Difficulty breathing at rest and…