PCOS and Menopause
Although it is said that polycystic ovary syndrome affects women of childbearing age, that does not mean that it will suddenly disappear once you have completed menopause. Sometimes PCOS stops. Other times, it doesn’t. PCOS affects the body in a number of ways, so predicting whether it will cease with menopause is not really possible.
Additionally, the hormonal imbalances of PCOS will not miraculously vanish with age, meaning the symptoms may continue for many, many years. For this reason, you need to be proactive in treating PCOS throughout your whole life. As women get older, their risk of developing diabetes, stroke, and heart disease all exponentially increase. PCOS can exacerbate these conditions, so taking care of yourself is top priority.
