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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Pathology and Treatment, Animation

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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? Part I

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What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Penn Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Center - Anuja Dokras, MD, PhD

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms due to elevated androgens in females. Signs and symptoms of PCOS include irregular or no menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess body and facial hair, acne, pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant, and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin. Associated conditions include type 2 diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, mood disorders, and endometrial cancer.