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Cost of Untreated PCOS

Meaning

The cost of untreated PCOS quantifies the significant long-term economic and health burden associated with inadequate or absent management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This encompasses the direct medical expenses for treating the severe sequelae, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, endometrial hyperplasia, and complex infertility, alongside substantial indirect costs like lost productivity and severely reduced health-related quality of life. Recognizing this comprehensive cost emphasizes the clinical imperative for early diagnosis and comprehensive, preventative intervention strategies. It is a powerful argument for proactive, front-loaded care.