An international team has analysed genetic data from more than 544,000 women and identified 29 regions linked to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – 13 of them previously unknown. The results connect genetic susceptibility to PCOS with later menopause and inherited patterns related to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, despite the well-known effects of PCOS on ovulation, the study found no evidence that this inherited susceptibility increases the likelihood of remaining childless.
