TLDR Menstrual abnormalities in PCOS women may not greatly affect their metabolic and hormonal profile.
In 2016, a study involving 309 women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) aged 17-35 years found that 72.2% had menstrual cycle disorders. These women had significantly higher levels of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), lower levels of prolactin, and elevated fasting glucose compared to those with normal menstrual cycles. However, markers of insulin resistance did not differ. The study also found that 15.1% of the women were overweight, 24% were obese, 36% had androgenetic alopecia, and 56.4% had acne. Despite these findings, the study concluded that menstrual cycle abnormalities might not significantly influence the metabolic and hormonal profile of PCOS patients.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” A model using hormone levels, cycle length, and BMI can help identify PCOS in Chinese women but isn't for screening teens.
