What is the syndrome of ovary polycystic? Treatment in the United States.What is the syndrome of ovary polycystic? Treatment in the United States.
The American Medical Encyclopedia defines polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as an imbalance of sex hormones in women. These changes in hormone levels make it difficult for the ovaries to release fully developed or mature eggs. What are the hormones affected in PCOS? The hormones affected are: • Estrogens and progesterone. • Androgens, What Causes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? According to research from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in the United States, the causes of polycystic ovary are not completely deciphered. • One of the causes is related to a genetic component. • Excess insulin in the body • What are the symptoms of PCOS? • Extra body hair that grows on the chest, abdomen, and face. • Acne. • Weight gain. • Irregular menstrual periods, which can be intermittent and can range from very light to very heavy. • Multiple small cysts on the ovaries. • Endometrial cancer. • Infertility. What are the complications of PCOS? • Infertility. • Increased cholesterol levels and raised blood pres...