Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS refers to an endocrine disorder characterized by ovaries with multiple cysts (polycystic ovary), an imbalance of the female hormones, menstrual disturbance, disturbances in ovulation and high levels of androgens (steroid male hormones that promote male characteristics).
The age of onset is often around the age when menses just started before bone age reaches16 years old. Between 1 in 10 and 1 in 20 women of child bearing age is diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS.
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The age of onset is often around the age when menses just started before bone age reaches16 years old. Between 1 in 10 and 1 in 20 women of child bearing age is diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS.
Read more: http://www.medthical.com/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome.html