Womens Wellness
PCOS can impact heart health: Study
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common problem in women these days. If you are aware, during this PCOS condition, ovaries develop small follicles and in serious cases, ovaries fail to develop eggs. Irregular menstrual cycle, facial hair growth and weight gain are the most common symptoms of PCOS.
According to the research, PCOS may be the reason for increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and Apple collaborately led the study. More than 37,000 women participated in the study from which 12 percent reported PCOS.
As per the data, that PCOS mostly occurs in women of age between 20 and 30. However, this study revealed that it can start from adolescence age as participants between 14 and 35 years of age were diagnosed with the disease.