Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder of unknown cause that affects an estimated 3% to 12% of women of reproductive age in Western societies.The condition is characterized by reproductive issues such as amenorrhea or other menstrual irregularities, anovulation, enlarged ovaries with multiple cysts, and infertility.
Factors
1) Genetics
2) Insulin resistance
3) Inflammation
4) Poor food habits
5) Stress
6) Physical inactivity
Symptoms
1) Acne
2) Hirsutism (excessive or abnormal distribution of hair growth)
3) Male pattern baldness
4) Obesity
5) Sleep apnea
6) Hyperlipidemia
Complications such as infertility,metabolic disorders, endometrial cancer may occur
