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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. Anovulation - Wikipedia

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    Women with PCOS make up the greatest portion of anovulatory women in clinical practice. The criteria for a PCOS diagnosis is referred to as the Rotterdam criteria and consists of oligoovulation and/or anovulation; excess androgen activity; polycystic ovaries (by gynecologic ultrasound) [2]

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

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition in women during their reproductive years. Yet no one knows precisely what causes it, and it has no cure. Yet no one knows ...

  5. What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? What Women Need to Know

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also called polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a condition that impacts women of reproductive age. It gets its name from the fact that it causes small fluid-filled ...

  6. Ovarian disease - Wikipedia

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    Some women have more follicles than usual (polycystic ovary syndrome), which inhibits the follicles to grow normally and this will cause cycle irregularities. Various types of ovarian diseases exist. Some of the ovarian diseases or disorders include: endometriosis , ovarian cysts , ovarian epithelial cancer , ovarian germ cell tumors , ovarian ...

  7. Ovarian cyst - Wikipedia

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    Many small cysts occur in both ovaries in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). [1] Pelvic inflammatory disease may also result in cysts. [1] Rarely, cysts may be a form of ovarian cancer. [1] Diagnosis is undertaken by pelvic examination with a pelvic ultrasound or other testing used to gather further details. [1] Often, cysts are simply observed ...

  8. Ovarian drilling - Wikipedia

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    Ovarian drilling and ovarian wedge resection are treatment options to reduce the amount of androgen producing tissue in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). [4] PCOS is the primary cause of anovulation, which results in female infertility. [5] The induction of mono-ovulatory cycles can restore fertility. [6]

  9. Women of Mayo Clinic - Wikipedia

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    These women did amazing things, and it makes me realize I can, too." the young woman told the clinic. [16] MedCity Beat said, "These stories of more than 40 incredible women have now been artfully recounted by local writer and teacher Virginia Wright-Peterson in her new book, Women of Mayo Clinic: The Founding Generation." [17]