Women With Common Ovary Problem May Not Get Recommended Tests, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Study
Women with a common ovary problem should be screened for blood sugar and cholesterol problems, but a new survey of obstetricians and gynecologists found few were ordering those tests.
In the U.S., up to 12 percent of women have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormone disorder that causes irregular periods, acne, weight gain, and difficulty getting pregnant. Most women with PCOS have multiple cysts on their ovaries.
They're also at increased risk for cholesterol and blood sugar problems, the researchers write in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In the U.S., up to 12 percent of women have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormone disorder that causes irregular periods, acne, weight gain, and difficulty getting pregnant. Most women with PCOS have multiple cysts on their ovaries.
They're also at increased risk for cholesterol and blood sugar problems, the researchers write in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.