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Women With PCOS Face Twice the Odds for Ovarian Cancer After Menopause

The risk for ovarian cancer among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) doubles after they go through menopause, new research discovers.

"Our results and those from previous studies should be taken into account when revising guidelines on how to manage the health of women with PCOS in the long term,"said lead author

  • Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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  • June 27, 2023
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    • Are You at Risk for Pancreatic Cysts?

    Pancreatic cysts can progress into cancer over time, an expert says, so it's important to identify and monitor patients with these growths.

    Located between the stomach and the spine, the pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food and secretes hormones -- such as insulin -- that help regulate metabolism.

    About 15% of Americans are believed to have pancreatic cysts, which are sma...