PCOS Patients At More Than 8-Fold Increased Risk Of Suicide Attempts: Study Says

Compared to people in the control group, PCOS patients faced an 8.47-fold increase in risk for suicide attempt even after accounting for factors such as demographics, psychiatric comorbid conditions, physical conditions, and all-cause clinical visits. (Credit: pixabay/ silviarita)

Patients diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) face an eight-fold increased risk of suicide attempts, researchers of a recent study found.

PCOS is a common endocrine disorder that affects around 10% of women in their reproductive years. The condition results in the production of abnormal amounts of androgens, which are male sex hormones that are typically present in women in small amounts.