WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLYCYSTIC OVARIES AND PCO SYNDROME?
Polycystic ovaries (PCO) is a condition affecting only the ovaries, whereas PCOS involves other bodily systems and organs apart from the female reproductive system, such as blood sugars and insulin. 40% of women in families that have PCOS or type-2 diabetes have PCOS themselves, indicating a possible inheritable tendency or underlying cause. Between 50% and 70% of women with PCOS have high insulin levels.
