September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness - TopicsExpress



          

September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month PCOS is a hormonal endocrine disorders and the most common cause of infertility in women. It is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism. Signs and symptoms vary from person to person. Clinical features of PCOS include: Hirsutism (Excessive hair) Moderate to Severe Acne Menstrual Irregularities Polycystic Ovaries Obesity and Insulin Resistance Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can have long-term complications. Long-term complications include: Type 2 Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Fatty Liver Disease Mood Disorders Sleep Apnea Infertility PCOS can be treated. For more information visit: pcosfoundation.org or uptodate
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:36:55 +0000

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