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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

on February 28th, 2009 by newbie

According to a BBC health news report, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer of the lining of the womb – endometrial cancer. Symptoms of PCOS include, irregular periods, pain from cysts on the ovaries, acne, and central obesity (putting on weight around your middle)

Treatments include oral contraceptives, and metformin, a drug used to treat diabetes.

Reference: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/womens_health/issues_pcos.shtml

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One Response to “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)”

  1. justCurious says:

    Very informative, so often, symptoms are taken lightly because of lack of knowledge.

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