Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an androgen excess disorder that affects between 5 percent and 10 percent of all women. PCOS is a syndrome, not a disease, which means that it is a collection of physical findings and symptoms that suggest a common disorder.
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Women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) typically have ovaries that contain many small follicles, which are often called "cysts." The eggs in these follicles don't grow normally, which is why women with PCOS ovulate less frequently and have trouble getting pregnant. The many small follicles in the ovaries produce androgens, male hormones that not only lead to an imbalance that affects a woman's ability to conceive, but can also lead to conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries. These cysts can affect a woman’s fertility because they disturb hormone cycles. Usually women with PCOS have low levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and high levels of androgens (male hormones).
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If you've been diagnosed with PCOS, you may be wondering how the condition is treated. Dr. Daniel Dumesic of the UCLA Fertility and Reproductive Center explains the various treatments for PCOS.
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