Find out what the color of the ear wax says about your health.Having irregular or extra-long menstrual cycles could be a signal of early death, according to a study. Researchers have uncovered the link after studying the menstrual cycle of more than 90,000 women over two decades. Women whose periods fluctuated were up to a third more likely to die of any cause over the course of the study.
Doctors believe it could be because women with irregular periods have underlying health conditions that have not been spotted. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can cause irregular periods, is believed to be caused by insulin resistance – a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
The findings, presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 75th Scientific Congress and Expo in Philadelphia, only found a correlation. Irregular periods are defined as periods that come early, or late, without a regular pattern.
