This theory reinforces Legro's hunch that PCOS is a genetic disease. I'd say it's the latter. That's what this study is all about, finding the cause. Our goal is to see if this is a genetic disease. Aside from the increased risk of diabetes and obesity, women with PCOS appear to have a greater risk of developing hypertension and lipis abnormalities, which increase their risk for heart disease.
Gynecological cancers are a major concern.
In PCOS women, the endometrium, or uterine lining, continues to grow. Without regular ovulation, the tissue builds up without being shed regularly. This can lead to uterine or Endometrial cancer. Hearing this made me feel like a ticking time bomb. Wondering why a body that appeared to be so young and healthy could be so full of booby traps, I slumped in my chair and glared at Legro across the expanse of his desk.