POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME:

1.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also called hyperandrogenic anovulation (HA) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among females.
2. PCOS has a diverse range of causes that are not entirely understood, but there is strong evidence that it is largely a genetic disease.
3.PCOS produces symptoms in approximately 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age (approximately 12 to 45 years old).
4. It is thought to be one of the leading causes of female subfertility and the most frequent endocrine problem in women of reproductive age.
5. Finding that the ovaries appear polycystic on ultrasound is common, but it is not an absolute requirement in all definitions of the disorder.
6.The most common immediate symptoms are anovulation, excess androgenic hormones, and insulin resistance.
7. Anovulation results in irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and ovulation-related infertility. Hormone imbalance generally causes acne and hirsutism. Insulin resistance is associated with obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
8. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly among affected women.
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