Irregular periods, PCOS linked to higher risk of diabetes, high cholesterol / Uncategorized / By Wendy Votroubek Latest research shows that certain reproductive milestones can influence insulin resistance with an increased risk to develop adult onset diabetes. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/irregular-periods-pcos-linked-to-higher-risk-of-diabetes-high-cholesterol#Effect-of-reproductive-milestones-on-metabolic-health