Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that primarily affects the ovaries. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that involves inflammation in multiple organs and body tissues. People with PCOS may be at increased risk of developing lupus and other autoimmune diseases. This article explores the potential link between PCOS and lupus and provides...
Patricia McKnight November 04, 2022 Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be at a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, say researchers reporting a single-center case-control study. A diagnosis of PCOS was associated with a 1.9-fold higher risk of pancreatic cancer after adjusting for age, race, ethnicity, estrogen level, and diabetes. This is the second study to find such...
by The Endocrine Society scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0 The most common hormone disorder affecting women of reproductive age—polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—cost an estimated $8 billion to diagnose and treat nationwide in 2020, according to a new economic analysis published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. PCOS is a common disorder characterized by irregular menstrual periods, disruption of normal...
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormone condition among young women, are prone to mental health disorders, and their children face an increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. PCOS...
