Is your period irregular? This lifestyle disease could be to blame

A new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, which can put them at risk of fatty liver disease, fertility problems and endometrial cancer. Here’s why. By: Soma Das Infrequent periods can be associated with heavy and painful periods.(Shutterstock) Menstrual irregularities can be caused by a host of different factors, be it pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, infections, disease, trauma or certain medications. Now, a new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities. Previous studies…

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Ladies, do you suffer from PCOS? You might also be at risk of a fatty liver

A team of scientists has discovered an enzyme that increases male hormones and metabolic complications in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). A team of scientists has discovered an enzyme that increases male hormones and metabolic complications – Type-2 diabetes and fatty liver disease – in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The researchers found an enzyme, AKR1C3—that activates male hormone in the fat tissue of women with PCOS—has been identified, which could rise the risk of metabolic health complications, including Type-2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. According to researchers…

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