Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Lasting Consequences Of PCOS

Once a patient is diagnosed with PCOS, they are at an increased risk of developing a shocking amount of other health problems. However, this diagnosis does not mean they are inevitably going to develop more health issues; they just have an increased risk of doing so. These associated conditions and other health problems include Type II diabetes, obesity, heart disease, endometrial hyperplasia and cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, mood disorders, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, dyslipidemia, strokes, miscarriages, acanthosis nigricans, and autoimmune thyroiditis. The risk of developing ovarian or breast cancer does not significantly increase, however, both are still diseases associated with the disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the risk of some of these critical health issues, such as Type II diabetes and heart disease.