Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Multimorbidity, presence of 2 or more chronic conditions, is a growing issue for patients as well as health systems. Reported prevalence of multimorbidity in females in a UK study was 23%. Presence of an additional chronic condition adds challenges to an existing condition. The difficulties of living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been well described both in terms of dealing with the symptoms as well as the potential metabolic and men...

Background: Multimorbidity, presence of 2 or more chronic conditions, is a growing issue for patients as well as health systems. Reported prevalence of multimorbidity in females in a UK study was 23%. Presence of an additional chronic condition adds challenges to an existing condition. The difficulties of living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been well described both in terms of dealing with the symptoms as well as the potential metabolic and men...