Question 146 of 433
What is PCOS, and is it a longevity issue?
The short answer
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal condition in women, driven largely by insulin resistance. It raises lifetime risk of diabetes, fatty liver, and probably heart disease.
It affects up to one in ten women and shows up as irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth, and difficulty with weight. Many women are told it is only a fertility issue. It is a metabolic one, and it deserves lifelong attention to blood sugar, lipids, and blood pressure.
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CONSENSUS / OBSERVATIONAL — Women with PCOS: endocrine and metabolic assessment; not all have identical mechanisms or risk.Evidence grade (draft mapping)GGuideline-based / consensusPart 11, Q146 · Part sources
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