A surprising finding: GLP-1s role in PCOS

10 April 2024

Affecting one in 19 women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains understudied, with no dedicated treatments. Surprisingly, new diabetes and weight loss drugs may help.

A set of symptoms related to an imbalance of hormones that can affect women and girls of reproductive age,” according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Symptoms can include hirsutism, menstrual disorders, polycystic ovaries, and infertility

PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women- but it’s “underrecognized, underdiagnosed, and understudied,” says the NIH, while reports show poor understanding by physicians.

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