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    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects 13% of reproductive-aged women. PCOS usually starts during adolescence but symptoms may fluctuate over time. It is a chronic condition with no cure. Symptoms include weight gain, missed or irregular periods, excess hair growth, and skin patches. If you suspect you have PCOS, see your gynecologist or endocrinologist for diagnosis and treatment options.

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects 13% of reproductive-aged women. PCOS usually starts during adolescence but symptoms may fluctuate over time. It is a chronic condition with no cure. Symptoms include weight gain, missed or irregular periods, excess hair growth, and skin patches. If you suspect you have PCOS, see your gynecologist or endocrinologist for diagnosis and treatment options.

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects 13% of reproductive-aged women. PCOS usually starts during adolescence but symptoms may fluctuate over time. It is a chronic condition with no cure. Symptoms include weight gain, missed or irregular periods, excess hair growth, and skin patches. If you suspect you have PCOS, see your gynecologist or endocrinologist for diagnosis and treatment options.

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    POLYCYSTIC

    OVARY
    SYNDROME
    (PCOS)
    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
    WHAT IS PCOS?
    POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) Reproductive-
    IS A COMMON HORMONAL CONDITION aged women 13%
    THAT AFFECTS WOMEN OF affected by PCOS
    REPRODUCTIVE AGE. IT USUALLY STARTS
    DURING ADOLESCENCE, BUT SYMPTOMS
    MAY FLUCTUATE OVER TIME.

    PCOS IS A CHRONIC CONDITION AND Women


    CANNOT BE CURED. THE CAUSE OF PCOS IS undiagnosed 70%
    UNKNOWN BUT WOMEN WITH A FAMILY worldwide
    HISTORY OR TYPE 2 DIABETES ARE AT HIGHER
    RISK

    NORMAL OVARY POLYCYSTIC OVARY

    GET CHECKED
    Your gynecologist and YOU ARE NOT
    endicronilogist could help if
    you suspect you have PCOS, ALONE IN THIS
    or have one of the symptoms.
    JOURNEY.
    NONE OF US
    ARE.
    SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

    Weight gain Male-pattern


    Dark or thick skin especially around baldness or
    patches the belly thinning of hair
    Missed, irregular, Excess skin on
    or light periods neck and armpits
    (skin tags)

    REFERENCES
    World Health Organization: WHO & World Health Organization: WHO. (2023, June
    28). Polycystic ovary syndrome. https://shorturl.at/mszKM

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