Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age.
Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to release eggs regularly.
Complications of PCOS can include:
Infertility | Gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure |
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Miscarriage or premature birth | Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis — a severe liver inflammation caused by fat accumulation in the liver |
Metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels that significantly increase your risk of cardiovascular disease | Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes |
Sleep apnea | Depression, anxiety and eating disorders |
Abnormal uterine bleeding | Cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial cancer) |