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What is the technical definition of polycystic ovary?
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PCOS: Polycystic ovary: is the presence of many cysts in the ovary, more then what is expected. If you meant polycystic ovarian syndrome, then that is a syndrome associated with many cysts in the ovary, increased androgen levels, and may also have (but not always), obesity, anovulation, Insulin resistance, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, acne, hirsutism. If you think you have pcos see your gy.
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