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IIT Bombay Study Reveals Cognitive Impairments in Women with PCOS

Research highlights slower response times and increased errors in attention tasks, emphasizing the broader impact of PCOS on cognitive health.

Illustration for representation | Prajna Ghosh | ThePrint

Overview

  • Women with PCOS exhibit over 50% slower response times and 10% more errors in focused attention tasks compared to healthy counterparts.
  • The study, conducted by IIT Bombay researchers, involved 101 women with PCOS and 72 healthy women, using task-based cognitive tests.
  • Hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance linked to PCOS are identified as key factors contributing to impaired attention and processing speed.
  • Cognitive challenges in PCOS extend to divided attention tasks, with participants performing 20% slower and making 3% more errors.
  • Lifestyle interventions, including physical activity, brain training, nutritious diets, and better sleep hygiene, are suggested to improve cognitive functions in women with PCOS.