PCOS tied to cognitive issues in middle age, study shows
The condition specifically appeared to affect memory, attention, and verbal abilities.
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome might be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to a US study.
Researchers say those diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) scored lower on cognitive tests than women without the condition.