Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the term used to describe a collection of signs and symptoms that affect 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with:
- Excessive insulin;
- High blood lipid (fat) levels;
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus; and
- A long-term risk of cardiovascular disease.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is characterized by period problems, high sex hormone levels, obesity, and the appearance of polycystic ovaries on ultrasound scanning. PCOS is a condition that can occur at any age, and is found in childhood, during puberty, in adolescence, adulthood and in the elderly.
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