Lancet Study Finds PMOS Raises Women's Heart Disease Risk 4-Fold in 413,000-Patient Analysis
Updated
Updated · Medical Dialogues · Jul 25
Lancet Study Finds PMOS Raises Women's Heart Disease Risk 4-Fold in 413,000-Patient Analysis
3 articles · Updated · Medical Dialogues · Jul 25
Summary
More than 413,000 women with PMOS had a fourfold higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than over 2 million women without the condition, according to a Lancet study.
Researchers said the elevated risk persisted even after accounting for high blood pressure and diabetes, pointing to PMOS itself as a long-term cardiovascular concern.
PMOS is often tied to insulin resistance, high cholesterol, obesity, hypertension and chronic inflammation, all of which can damage blood vessels and raise heart attack and stroke risk over time.
Experts said smoking, inactivity, diabetes, excess weight and family history may further increase risk, while early diagnosis, 150 minutes of weekly exercise and regular checks of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol could help reduce it.
The findings add to evidence that PMOS—previously known as PCOS—should be managed as a lifelong metabolic condition, not only a fertility or menstrual disorder.