While the elderly and individuals with underlying conditions are known to be at heightened risk of Covid-19, a new study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology revealed that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) also count as high-risk individuals. These associations led a team of researchers to further investigate whether this increased metabolic risk in people suffering from PCOS directly translates to an increased risk of Covid-19. It was also revealed that the incidence of women with PCOS infected with Covid-19 was also nearly double that of women without PCOS. “Women with PCOS have recently been highlighted as an overlooked and potentially high-risk population for contracting Covid-19,” Professor Arlt stated. “However, our study does not provide information on the risk of a severe course of the Covid-19 infection or on the risk of Covid-19 related long-term complications of Covid-19, and further research is required.”

Source: News 24 March 11, 2021 09:33 UTC