What is PCOS?

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine (hormone-related) disorder that affects a large number of pre-menopausal women, with prevalence rates ranging from 3–10% depending on the population and diagnostic criteria used.[1] PCOS is characterized by androgen excess (e.g., high testosterone, male-pattern body hair growth) and/or ovarian dysfunction (e.g., ovarian cyst-like growths, infertility, irregular menstruation).

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    1. ^Wolf WM, Wattick RA, Kinkade ON, Olfert MDGeographical Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as Determined by Region and Race/Ethnicity.Int J Environ Res Public Health.(2018-11-20)