Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a long-term condition in women in which there is an abnormality in female sex hormones. This is associated with a range of health problems including increased facial and body hair growth, increased tendency to developtype 2 diabetes, irregular menstrual cycles and reducedfertility.
PCOS is common, affecting between 12-21% of women of reproductive age.[1]It is estimated that around 70% of women with PCOS do not know they have the condition.[1]
Hormones
A chemical substance secreted in one part of an organism and transported to another part of that organism, where it has a specific effect.
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