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2. Polycystic ovary syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Polycystic ovary syndrome, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. [14] The syndrome is named after cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this condition, though this is not a universal symptom and not the underlying cause of the disorder.

3. What is PCOS and why is it so hard to diagnose? Doctors ... - AOL

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   PCOS is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries and elevated androgen levels, Dr. Shefali Shastri, clinical director and managing partner at Reproductive Medicine Associates and ...

4. PCOS, a painful condition for millions of women, linked to ...

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   It affects an estimated 8–13% of reproductive-aged women, according to the World Health Organization, and continues to be one of the most ubiquitous yet mysterious conditions in modern medicine.

5. Why Doctors Are Calling This Common Medication a ... - AOL

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   Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition that can cause a slew of health issues, including unwanted facial hair, acne, irregular periods, weight gain ...

6. Spironolactone - Wikipedia

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   Spironolactone has been found to increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol and decrease HDL ("good") cholesterol levels at the relatively high doses used in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). [ 149 ] [ 150 ] As such, it may have unfavorable effects on the blood lipid profile in this context.

7. Obesity-associated morbidity - Wikipedia

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   Death rate from obesity, 2019. Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic physical and mental illnesses.. The health effects of being overweight but not obese are controversial, with some studies showing that the mortality rate for individuals who are classified as overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9) may actually be lower than for those with an ideal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9). [1]

8. Is There a "Best Time" to Take Metformin? - AOL

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   Whether you’re taking metformin for weight loss, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or another medical condition entirely, you want to get the most out of your ...

9. Infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Not all women with PCOS have difficulty becoming pregnant. For those who do, anovulation is a common cause. The mechanism of this anovulation is uncertain, but there is evidence of arrested antral follicle development, which, in turn, may be caused by abnormal interaction of insulin and luteinizing hormone (LH) on granulosa cells.