A metabolic disorder: Pcos is a metabolic disorder affecting 8-10% of women that may cause irregular periods, acne or increased hair growth, infertility or subfertility, and increases the risk of diabetes. To diagnose pcos, we need 2 out of 3 of: 1. Irregular or no periods 2. Acne, hair growth and/or blood tests showing too much male-type hormones (androgens) 3. Ultrasound showing large ovaries or high follicle numbers.
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Polycystic Ovarian : Polycystic ovary syndrome, or pcos, is an endocrine condition in which a woman has an imbalance of female sex hormones. This may lead to menstrual cycle changes, cystic ovaries, trouble getting pregnant, and other health changes.
Answered 3/17/2013
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