Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
A hormonal disorder with irregular cycles, elevated androgens, and metabolic effects.
Prevention
Not preventable; weight management eases symptoms.
Prognosis
Manageable; raises diabetes and fertility concerns.
Informational only — not medical advice.
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Organs
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Research (6)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents Saleh et al. (2024)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pereira-Eshraghi et al. (2024)
- Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Which Criteria to Use and When? Chang et al. (2021)
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and genetic predisposition: A review article Ajmal et al. (2019)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Meier (2018)
- Criteria, prevalence, and phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome Lizneva et al. (2016)
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