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PCOS – What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

December 6, 2006 by GreatDad Writers Leave a Comment

PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, women with PCOS have these characteristics:

  • high levels of male hormones, also called androgens
  • an irregular or no menstrual cycle
  • may or may not have many small cysts in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs.

PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age.

 

Also See:

  • Does Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) change at menopause?
  • Does Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) put women at risk for other conditions?
  • How would Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affect your spouse while pregnant?
  • How is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) treated?
  • What tests are used to diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
  • What are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
  • Why do women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) have trouble with their menstrual cycle?
  • What causes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how many women have it?

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