Child Autism Risk Spikes 59% When Mother Suffers from This Syndrome

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By Julie Fidler

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry shows women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are 59% more likely to give birth to a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than women without the disorder.

PCOS is caused by cysts on the ovaries and is marked by unusually high levels of the male androgens. The hormonal disorder, which affects as many as 1 in 10 women, can lead to acne, excessive hair growth, weight-gain, and ovulation problems. It is the leading cause of infertility.

The researchers identified close to 24,000 cases and compared them to nearly 200,000 controls. The study …read more

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