PMOS May Raise Heart Disease Risk in Women, Study Finds
24 Jul 2026
Australian experts say the findings highlight the need for GPs to identify the condition early and provide ongoing care instead of treating it as a one-time diagnosis.
Researchers reviewed the health records of more than 2.4 million women in the United States over 22 years, including around 413,000 women aged 18–50 with PMOS.
The study found that women with PMOS were more likely to experience heart disease linked to blocked arteries. The higher risk remained even after considering common factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, suggesting PMOS itself may also play a role.
The researchers say people with PMOS should receive early heart health checks and support to reduce their risk through healthy eating, regular physical activity and weight management.
They also recommend that healthcare professionals discuss heart health with all patients who have PMOS, even if they do not have traditional risk factors.
Melbourne GP Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis said the findings reinforce that PMOS should be managed as a long-term metabolic condition rather than focusing only on symptoms such as irregular periods or acne.
She said people with PMOS need regular follow-up, lifestyle support and ongoing monitoring to help protect their long-term health.
PMOS May Raise Heart Disease Risk in Women, Study Finds
Source: newsGP, based on research published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health.