How Does Polycystic Ovary Disease Cause Enlarged Ovaries?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome The leading hormonal disease and cause of infertility among women of a reproductive age is polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. An estimated 5 million to 7 million women in the United States suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome. It often goes undiagnosed because of a range of symptoms that can appear to be unrelated to the disease. PCOS occurs when levels of certain hormones are abnormal. The name polycystic ovarian syndrome is derived from the enlarged appearance of the ovaries that frequently accompany this condition. Symptoms The signs and symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome often occur with the first menstruation cycles of a young woman. Less commonly, it can develop in later years, often coinciding with weight gain. The symptoms vary in type and severity among individuals. However, a positive diagnosis of PCOS must identify two of three specific conditions: abnormal menstruation, elevated levels of male hormones and polycystic ovaries. Abnormal
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