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Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

In this interview, we spoke to two researchers from the Karolinska Institutet about their latest work that investigated how PCOS can affect the health of future generations of men.

29 May 2023

Heart Foundation encourages Australians to do three simple things to take care of the heart

Every 30 minutes, one Australian loses their life to heart disease, yet it takes less than 30 minutes to know your risk.

29 Apr 2023

Is there a link between psychiatric and reproductive system disorders in women?

Researchers investigate the comorbidity between psychiatric and reproductive system disorders in women. The study found a high rate of reported co-occurrence between psychiatric and reproductive disorders overall, with specific associations between polycystic ovary syndrome and depression/anxiety and chronic pelvic pain and depression/anxiety.

20 Apr 2023

Endometriosis linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women

In a recent study published in the journal Maturitas, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the risk of cardiovascular events in women with and without endometriosis.

12 Apr 2023

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

In a recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin presented an overview of the pathophysiological mechanisms, health implications, and management options for obesity among children and adults.

21 Mar 2023

For young people on Medicare, a hysterectomy sometimes is more affordable than birth control

Sam Chavarría said her doctor was clear about the birth defects her medication could cause if she became pregnant but agreed to keep her on it as long as she had an IUD.

7 Mar 2023

Impaired glucose tolerance and cardiovascular risk factors associated with fertility problems

The present study provided strong evidence that supported the hypothesis that hyperinsulinemia and glucose intolerance cause infertility in women.

31 Jan 2023

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

A recent study explores the role of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

29 Jan 2023

PCOS increases risk of pancreatic cancer

A new study in confirms that a history of polycystic ovarian syndrome increases a patient’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

21 Dec 2022

Using induced pluripotent stem cells to recreate the adrenal gland in a petri dish

Sitting atop the kidneys, the adrenal gland plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy body. Responding to signals from the brain, the gland secretes hormones that support critical functions like blood pressure, metabolism, and fertility.

21 Nov 2022

Health of mothers, fetuses, and children are all affected by the maternal environment

A recent editorial published in the journal BMC Medicine examined existing literature for associations between the mother's and offspring's health outcomes and a broad range of maternal characteristics related to pregnancy and postnatal phenotypes and complications.

3 Nov 2022

Study identifies regional differences in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

The environment could be playing a critical role in the expression of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women living in Alabama, as compared to women in California, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

12 Oct 2022

Study finds geographical differences in PCOS symptoms among black and white women

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have excessive hair growth and insulin resistance, whereas women with PCOS in California may be more likely to have higher testosterone levels, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

11 Oct 2022

Combined oral contraceptive pills do not appear to exacerbate macromastia-related symptoms

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) containing both estrogen and progestin do not contribute to the development of enlarged breasts (macromastia) – nor do they increase the risk of breast regrowth in adolescents and young women following breast-reduction surgery, reports a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

29 Sep 2022

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome News and Research

Latest Polycystic Ovary Syndrome News and Research

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

Heart Foundation encourages Australians to do three simple things to take care of the heart

Is there a link between psychiatric and reproductive system disorders in women?

Endometriosis linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

For young people on Medicare, a hysterectomy sometimes is more affordable than birth control

Impaired glucose tolerance and cardiovascular risk factors associated with fertility problems

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

PCOS increases risk of pancreatic cancer

Using induced pluripotent stem cells to recreate the adrenal gland in a petri dish

Health of mothers, fetuses, and children are all affected by the maternal environment

Study identifies regional differences in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Study finds geographical differences in PCOS symptoms among black and white women

Combined oral contraceptive pills do not appear to exacerbate macromastia-related symptoms

New study suggests metformin is associated with less severe COVID-19 across prediabetic individuals

Words used by doctors during PCOS diagnosis can negatively impact women's wellbeing

Can COVID-19 vaccination cause menstrual bleeding changes?

Children born to mothers with PCOS have increased risk of developing childhood illnesses

Pregnant women with PCOS have higher risk for heart problems during delivery

Women with PCOS more likely to be diagnosed with additional medical conditions, study shows

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome News and Research

Latest Polycystic Ovary Syndrome News and Research

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

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