As those who suffer from PCOS continue to age, the symptoms will likely not worsen but the focus of how the condition is affecting their health and daily life will shift from concerns regarding reproductive health to metabolic health. It may also become increasingly difficult to manage the symptoms of PCOS as the patient ages, with it becoming harder to maintain a healthy weight or healthy lifestyle. Those suffering from PCOS are more likely to become obese once they have aged out of their reproductive years, and the presence of obesity significantly increases the risk of developing metabolic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, as well as increased blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The symptoms of hirsutism (thinning of the hair on the head, increased growth of body and facial hair) also tend to worsen with age.