Is PCOS life-threatening?
PCOS can be associated with a number of serious medical conditions. PCOS is frequently associated with decreased sensitivity to insulin (i.e., insulin resistance), which in turn may lead to an increased risk of adult on-set diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. PCOS can also be associated with uterine and endometrial cancer. If left untreated, PCOS can lead to serious medical complications such as endometrial cancer and hysterectomy of the ovaries and uterus. PCOS affects the glucose levels of the body causing Insulin Resistance, a serious pre-diabetic condition. PCOS increases a woman’s risk of heart attack and stroke because it increases cholesterol and blood pressure. PCOS is the leading cause of infertility in women. It can cause Endometriosis, cysts, and early Ovarian failure What Causes PCOS? The susceptibility to PCOS is often inherited; however the precise cause is unknown. How is PCOS diagnosed? While many physicians diagnose a woman with PCOS based on the symptoms lis
