Complications associated with the diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Researchers: Dr Roger Hart, Dr Dorota Doherty
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition, occuring in approximately 1 in
12 women. It has been suggested that women with PCOS are at an increased risk of
developing several medical conditions later in life. These conditions are believed to be
infertility, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer. However it is unclear if
women with PCOS are at an increased risk of developing conditions such as breast cancer.
Using data linkage this project aims to confirm whether PCOS is related to developing these
medical conditions later in life and whether babies born to these women are more likely to
have birth defects.