Markers of PCOS inherited, persist and raise risk for heart disease, diabetes
...were higher in mothers with a history of irregular menses than in controls. Prevalence of elevated androgen levels was likely underestimated in this study because of a general decline in ovarian function with age, which leads to lower circulating androgen levels. "Menstrual history is an accurate marker ...Study shows rapid return to menses once oral contraception stopped
... women in the study experienced either a return to menses or became pregnant within 90 days once they stoppe...s. Four women became pregnant before returning to menses and two women reported a return to menses more than 90 days after the completion of the study. "Pati...New info on eating disorders in two Stanford/Packard children's studies
...dy the issue, said Peebles, by referring to missed menses and ideal body weight percentages, neither of which are applicable to prepubescent girls who may have already stunted their height by denying themselves needed calories. "They may not be less than 85 percent of their ideal body weight according to ...