Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - Symptoms and causes Research shows that people with PCOS have a type of long-term, low-grade inflammation that leads polycystic ovaries to produce androgens This can lead to heart and blood vessel problems
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - Mayo Clinic There's no single test to specifically diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Your health care provider is likely to start with a discussion of your symptoms, medications and any other medical conditions
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Polycystic ovary syndrome - Mayo Clinic Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition where you have few, unusual or very long periods It often results in having too much of a male hormone called androgen Many small sacs of fluid develop on the ovaries They may fail to regularly release eggs