... WhatsApp

Women with PCOS May Have a Slightly Higher Risk of Rare Ovarian Tumours

You are here >> Home > Latest Updates > Ovarian Cancer Updates > Women with…

Women with PCOS May Have a Slightly Higher Risk of Rare Ovarian Tumours

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone condition that affects many women during their reproductive years. It can cause irregular periods, high levels of male hormones, and cysts on the ovaries. A new study from Sweden looked at whether women with PCOS are more likely to develop ovarian cancer.

Researchers followed nearly half a million women for 25 years. About 80,000 of them had PCOS. They compared these women with others who did not have the condition to see if cancer risk was higher.

The results showed that women with PCOS did not have a higher risk of the most common type of ovarian cancer, called epithelial ovarian cancer. But they did have a slightly higher risk of developing other, rarer types of ovarian tumours, including borderline tumours and stromal tumours.

Even though the risk increase sounds large, these rare tumours are uncommon overall. This means that the total number of women affected remains very small. The study’s authors stress that women with PCOS do not need extra cancer screening or special follow-up.

These findings help scientists understand more about how hormones and ovarian tissue behave in PCOS. They also reassure women that having PCOS does not mean a high risk of ovarian cancer. Healthy lifestyle habits, regular check-ups, and managing PCOS symptoms remain the best approach for long-term health.

Rate this post
Robotic Cancer Surgery

Exclusive Health Tips and Updates

Best robotic cancer surgery in Ahmedabad
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.