Cardiometabolic and endocrine comorbidities in women with bipolar disorder: A systematic review

•Women with BD have higher rates of CVS risk factors/mortality compared to women in the general population.•Women with BD have higher rates of DMII and thyroid disorders compared to women in the general population.•In comparison to men with BD, women with BD have higher prevalence of metabolic and thyroid disorders.•Gender specific data in regards to medical comorbidity is limited in bipolar disorder.