Does polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) change at menopause?
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Does polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) change at menopause?
Yes and no. Because PCOS affects many systems in the body, many symptoms persist even though ovarian function and hormone levels change as a woman nears menopause. For instance, excessive hair growth continues, and male pattern baldness or thinning hair gets worse after menopause. Also, the risks of complications from PCOS, such as heart attack, stroke and diabetes, increase as a woman gets older. (Source)
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you’re missing something. The “PCOS” part of PCOS is not the cause, it’s the symptom of insulin resistance. Diabetes increases as the pancreas stops producing insulin, which is why PCOS is considered a prediabetic condition. Also, the ovaries help mitigate some symptoms, which is why a partial (uterine) hysterectomy, when one is necessary, is preferable to a full hysterectomy. (ask me how I know…)