Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is of clinical and public health importance as its prevalence is very high among women of reproductive age. Polycystic ovaries contain a large number of cysts. These cysts are under-developed sacs in which eggs develop. Often in PCOS, these sacs are unable to release an egg, meaning ovulation doesn’t take place.
PCOS has significant and diverse implications like;
- Reproductive implications – infertility, hyperandrogenism, hirsutism
- Metabolic implications – insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes mellitus and adverse cardiovascular risk profile
- Psychological implications – increased anxiety, depression
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