About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) PCOS is a set of symptoms related to a hormonal imbalance. These symptoms can include changes in metabolism, menstrual and reproductive health, and heart and blood function, as well as inflammatory responses and other outward characteristics.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms—including metabolic, heart/blood, inflammatory, and reproductive—related to a hormone imbalance.
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Because PCOS has a broad range of symptoms, health care providers may use a variety of treatments for this condition.
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PCOS is a set of symptoms—including metabolic and reproductive issues—related to a hormonal imbalance.
What is PCOS? PCOS describes a group of symptoms related to a hormonal imbalance that can afect women and girls of reproductive age. A PCOS diagnosis means at least two of the following features are present: 1) sporadic ovulation, resulting in irregular or no menstrual periods; 2) high levels of androgen hormones, or signs of high androgen levels, such as acne that does not respond well to ...