Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a set of symptoms due to elevated androgens in females. Signs and symptoms of PCOS include irregular or no menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess body... Wikipedia

• Specialty:  Gynecology, Endocrinology
• Symptoms:  Irregular menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant, patches of thick, darker, velvety skin
• Duration:  Long term
• Causes:  Genetic and environmental factors
• Risk factors:  Obesity, not enough exercise, family history
• Diagnostic method:  Based on anovulation, high androgen levels, ovarian cysts
• Differential diagnosis:  Adrenal hyperplasia, hypothyroidism, high blood levels of prolactin
• Medication:  Birth control pills, metformin, anti-androgens
• Treatment:  Weight loss, exercise
• Frequency:  2% to 20% of women of childbearing age
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo