Living with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) can feel overwhelming. Irregular cycles, difficulty conceiving, weight changes and the constant frustration of not having clear answers are a reality for up to one in ten women worldwide. For years, researchers have known PCOS runs in families, but the genetic explanation has never quite fit. Until now.
In this episode Dr Renee White explores groundbreaking PCOS research from China that could transform how we understand PCOS inheritance. The study suggests it may not just be our DNA, but epigenetics, the chemical tags that sit on top of our genes and influence how they are expressed, that play a role in how PCOS is passed from mother to daughter.
This early research could be the missing piece in explaining why PCOS is so common in families and what it may mean for prevention, fertility treatment and long-term health.
You’ll hear about:
- How PCOS is currently diagnosed and why genetics alone do not explain the condition
- What epigenetics means and how it may influence PCOS inheritance
- Key findings from a study of eggs and embryos in women with PCOS
- Why this new PCOS research is exciting but still very preliminary
- What this could mean for future fertility treatment, risk assessment and support for women living with PCOS
Science is always evolving. While there is no cure for PCOS yet, research like this brings us closer to better answers, better care and more hope for women navigating this condition.
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