polycystic ovary syndrome

  Hormone levels in women might be affected by a disorder called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have elevated levels of masculine hormones. Because of this hormonal imbalance, menstrual periods are skipped, and conception is more difficult. Hair growth on the body and face, as well as baldness, are other symptoms of PCOS. Furthermore, it may exacerbate pre-existing conditions including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Hormone imbalance and  PCOS symptoms  can be treated with birth control tablets and diabetic medications (which target insulin resistance). The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Early diagnosis and treatment along with weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.   SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PCOS Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) typically emerge around the onset of menstruation for the first time in adolescence. In some cases, PCOS...

  Hormone levels in women might be affected by a disorder called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have elevated levels of masculine hormones. Because of this hormonal imbalance, menstrual periods are skipped, and conception is more difficult. Hair growth on the body and face, as well as baldness, are other symptoms of PCOS. Furthermore, it may exacerbate pre-existing conditions including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Hormone imbalance and  PCOS symptoms  can be treated with birth control tablets and diabetic medications (which target insulin resistance). The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Early diagnosis and treatment along with weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.   SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PCOS Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) typically emerge around the onset of menstruation for the first time in adolescence. In some cases, PCOS d...