Polycystic ovary syndrome overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately one in ten women.[1] The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly between women. While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity are all strongly correlated with PCOS.

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