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Jul 21, 2026

New Study Finds Women with PMOS Face Quadruple Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

A major study published in The Lancet analyzing 2.5 million U.S. women found that those with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, formerly PCOS) have four times the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, compared to women without the condition.

Jul 21, 2026·8 sources

Apr 15, 2026

Preeclampsia Root Cause Identified with Potential Treatment Pathway

Researchers discovered what may be the root cause of preeclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication affecting 5-8% of U.S. pregnancies, and identified a potential treatment approach.

Apr 15, 2026·1 source

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▪Women with PMOS experience chronic low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, and elevated androgen levels, which contribute to arterial thickening and plaque buildup over time.
▪The retrospective cohort study analyzed health insurance claims data from 413,450 pre-menopausal women aged 18 to 50 diagnosed with PMOS and compared them to 2,067,250 matched controls without the condition.
▪A study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health found that women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) have a four-fold higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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