Friday, September 7, 2012

About Women's Health: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common endocrine disorders, and a common cause of infertility.

PCOS Symptoms
PCOS symptoms are varied and not every woman with PCOS will have the same signs and symptoms. Some of the symptoms, like unwanted hair growth, can be quite distressing.
  • PCOS Symptoms
  • Hirsutism
  • Quiz: Do I Have PCOS?

  • PCOS and Weight Problems
    While not all women with PCOS will have weight problems, more than half do. Why does PCOS often lead to trouble with weight? And can you do anything about it?
  • PCOS and Obesity
  • Benefits of Exercise for Women with PCOS
  • What Role Does Weight Loss Play in PCOS?
  • See More About:  weight loss  insulin resistance  androgens

    Insulin Resistance and PCOS
    PCOS has been connected to insulin resistance, and women with PCOS are more likely to develop it and full-blown diabetes. There are steps you can take to lower that risk.
  • Options for Treating Insulin Resistance
  • Diabetes and PCOS
  • Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes
  • See More About:  insulin resistance  weight loss  metformin

    PCOS and Infertility
    Some women are only diagnosed with PCOS after they try to conceive and can't get pregnant. There are treatments and most women with PCOS can get pregnant, with help.
  • PCOS and Infertility
  • Clomid 101
  • Metaformin for Getting Pregnant

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