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Irregular periods linked to Type-2 diabetes in girls: Study
Updated On: 26 April, 2018 03:30 PM IST | New York | IANS
"It's important for girls with Type-2 diabetes to be assessed for menstrual problems," said lead author Megan Kelsey, from the University of Colorado in Aurora, US
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Girls diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities -- a symptom of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), finds a study.
PCOS -- a hormonal disorder that enlarges ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges -- causes insulin resistance, the hallmark of Type-2 diabetes.
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