Women with endometriosis face 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Women with endometriosis have a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than women without the condition, according to a new study led by researchers at the George Mason College of Public Health and collaborators.
A new study led by researchers at George Mason University's College of Public Health has discovered that women with endometriosis face a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to women without the condition. Conducted over a 25-year period using data from nearly 3 million women, the research, published in the journal Diabetologia, represents the largest examination of the relationship between endometriosis and type 2 diabetes to date.
The study, led by doctoral student Maggie Fuzak Nunziato and professor Anna Pollack, found that the diabetes risk varied depending on the specific form of endometriosis, suggesting that the chronic inflammation associated with the condition may play a role in metabolic health, though further research is needed to fully understand the connection.
Previous studies had largely treated endometriosis as a single condition, yielding little or no association with type 2 diabetes. However, this study challenges that perspective, particularly in highlighting the strength of the association among premenopausal women, women who are not obese, and those with extra-pelvic endometriosis, a form of the condition that affects areas outside the pelvis.
The findings could inform clinicians in identifying women with endometriosis who may be at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, potentially enabling earlier screening or preventive measures.
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