Women with PCOS don't have higher rates of abnormal ovarian cysts

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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) don't have higher rates of abnormal ovarian cysts compared to the general population, according to Australian research, which supports a global process to change the condition’s name. The study of 1904 Finnish women found there was no increased prevalence of benign or pathological noncancerous ovarian cysts in women with PCOS. The authors say that given this, the diagnosis of PCOS can be based on physical findings and symptoms.

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conference: JAMA Internal Medicine

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Organisation/s: Monash University, Oulu University Hospital, Finland

Funder: Dr Piltonen reported grants from the Research Council of Finland, Roche, and Novo Nordisk to support theWomen’s Health Study (WENDY) data collection during the conduct of the study. No other disclosures were reported.

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