Are there any long-term problems associated with PCOS?
If you’ve got PCOS you need to be aware of the health problems associated with the condition. Research has revealed a link between PCOS and diabetes and heart disease. 1) Diabetes: Because of the changes in the amount of insulin secreted in women with PCOS there is an increased risk of developing diabetes later in life especially if you have weight problems associated with PCOS. In fact, you’re more likely to develop diabetes than the average woman without PCOS. You’re also more likely to experience diabetic problems during pregnancy which poses risks for the baby. In most cases of PCOS you’re likely to have a family history of diabetes, which strengthens the theory that PCOS is an hereditary condition. 2) Heart disease: This also appears to be more common in women with PCOS. Sufferers have a tendency to develop high blood pressure and have higher cholesterol levels, both of which are risk factors for heart disease. Again, overweight women are more at risk. 3) Abnormal womb lining If y
