Northwestern Medicine Conducts Study on what causes pcos
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects one in 10 women and is one of the most common causes for metabolic problems and infertility in women. Daughters of women with PCOS have increased risk for the condition, and there is evidence that some hormone changes in affected girls can begin early in life.
Christina Boots, MD, with Laura Torchen, MD, and her team at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, are conducting a study on pregnant mothers (with or without PCOS) and their babies to understand how PCOS develops in order to improve prevention and early treatment.
Christina Boots, MD, with Laura Torchen, MD, and her team at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, are conducting a study on pregnant mothers (with or without PCOS) and their babies to understand how PCOS develops in order to improve prevention and early treatment.
More information on pcos research study
This study is observing pregnant women, with or without PCOS. Research may include:
- Diabetes testing for the parent with an oral glucose tolerance test
- Testing to measure hormones made by the ovaries
- Minimal blood and urine collection from the baby
- DNA testing to test changes in genes related to PCOS
how many study visits are involved?
Researchers will observe participants in four in-person visits at Lurie Children’s Hospital, one visit during the second trimester of the pregnancy and three visits when the child is between 3 months and 2 years of age. Researchers may follow up with patients if they are interested in a future follow-up after completion of this study.
contact information to learn more
Please reach out to Hannah Young at 312.227.7713 or [email protected].
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