Polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by the development of multiple cysts in the ovaries, hyperandrogenism (too many male hormones) causing acne and hair growth, as well as very irregular menstrual cycles, often without ovulation. In the long term, this rare condition can lead to problems of infertility, miscarriage or complications during pregnancy.
But according to a scientific study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) would also generate cardiovascular and metabolic risks, which can lead to hospitalization.
The analysis was carried out on 2,566 women with PCOS, compared to 25,660 women who do not have this syndrome. According to the results of the health data obtained, women with this disorder have an increased risk of developing heart problems, diabetes, reproductive problems or even a endometrial cancer, the internal muscle of the uterus.
Second, the researchers compared the hospital admission rates of the two groups, and found that women with PCOS were twice as likely as others to be hospitalized.
A call to better monitor this population at risk
“Our study indicates that women with PCOS report twice as muchhospitalizations than women who do not have the disease, ”reports Dr. Roger Hart, co-author of the study. “Additional resources must therefore be put in place to respond to the risks weighing on this population. PCOS has implications for women’s reproductive health as well as their risk for chronic disease. ”
The study shows that women with PCOS were hospitalized more than others for type 2 diabetes, a obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack or disease of the arteries. They also suffered from more stress, anxiety, asthma and depression than women without this disease.
“This study suggests that polycystic ovary syndrome has profound repercussions for women, on their short-term reproductive functions, but also on their risk of chronic diseases in the long term. Substantial health resources must be implemented to counter these risks. “
The authors also specify that the study included only a quarter of women near the age of 40, so the number of women at risk of age-related cardiovascular and metabolic problems was low.
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