People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be at higher risk of suicide: study – GLOBAL

February 6, 2024

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have an increased risk for suicide attempts, with young adults particularly vulnerable, according to a recent study.

The research, published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that those with PCOS had an 8.47-fold higher risk for suicide attempts than women without the condition.

“These findings emphasize the importance of clinician vigilance in monitoring the mental well-being and suicide risk of patients diagnosed with PCOS,” the authors of the study stated.

PCOS is one of the most prevalent reproductive endocrine disorders affecting around 10 per cent of women in their reproductive years, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

It’s caused by a hormone imbalance that can affect ovulation as well as cause problems with periods as well as infertility. It may also cause acne, weight gain, and hair growth on the face or body.

Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/10275429/pcos-risk-suicide-attempt-study/