Previous studies suggested that women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at greater risk for mental health problems. A new finding indicates that these mental disorders may be due to a hormonal imbalance created during their gestation period with their polycystic mother who had a high androgen level. Approximately 5 million women of reproductive age in the US have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition characterized by the growth of benign masses in one or both of the ovaries, known as ovarian cysts. Women with PCOS are also presented with irregular periods and high blood levels of testosterone.
Other symptoms include acne, excess hair growth, and weight gain. PCOS patients also possess the higher risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and preterm delivery. It is well established that female offspring of women with PCOS are more likely to develop the…
