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Role of Estrogens in Vascular Disease in Diabetes

Lessons Learned From the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

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Estrogen derives its name from the Greek word “oistros” that means to “drive mad with desire.” More than a century ago, it was thought that peripheral vascular function could be influenced by the “evil effects” emanating from the female apparatus (1). Thus, early beliefs regarding the effects of estrogens were shrouded in curiosity and fear. Even today, although estrogens are no longer considered to have an “evil” influence, their biological effects remain somewhat mysterious and controversial.

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