From ENDO 2016: PCOS Increases the Risk for Asthma

According to a research study presented at ENDO 2016 in Boston, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was associated with a 34% increased risk for asthma, regardless of body weight.

This Australian study used survey data from over 8,000 women which revealed a higher prevalence for asthma in women with PCOS than in women without PCOS, even after adjusting for weight.

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