Polycystic Ovarian Morphology and Chronic Morbidity and Mortality in PCOS.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder associated with insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk. The long-term association of ovarian morphology subtypes with long-term morbidity and mortality remains unclear.

Objective

To determine whether long-term morbidity and mortality differ among women with PCOS with or without polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM).

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study was conducted from 1987 to 2005 with follow-up until 2024 (37 years) at a single academic referral center where women with PCOS consented for long-term health monitoring. Of 1089 initially enrolled women, 340 women with PCOS and sonographic data at baseline were included. Data were analyzed from January to April 2

SUBMITTER: Kugelman N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579343 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature