What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder that affects 5%-10% of reproductive- aged women. Women diagnosed with PCOS have ovaries that produce excessive amounts of androgens and estrogen and typically experience following symptoms: Inability to ovulate (anovulation) High testosterone levels (hyperandrogenism) OR excessive hair growth Polycystic appearing ovaries. While this is how the syndrome was first described, “cysts” is actually a misnomer. Due to hormonal dysfunction, women with PCOS have more than the typical number of “follicles” (each follicle contains one egg) seen on ultrasound. How is the syndrome diagnosed? Women must experience two of the above three symptoms Read more »