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title: "PCOS(Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)"  
description: "PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Disease) is a hormonal disorder that affects the ovaries and overall reproductive system."  
author: "Himanshi Gupta"  
published: 2023-09-22  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2598/pcos-polycystic-ovary-syndrome  
category: "medical"  
tags: ["PCOS involves the presence of multiple small follicles in both the ovaries."]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# PCOS(Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

![PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/2640dd81-3808-4e9f-8685-faa065295574/images/5998afed-ab87-443e-b662-73236000593f.jpeg) PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) ![PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/2640dd81-3808-4e9f-8685-faa065295574/images/d4a584ab-3ec4-4210-80b6-6ad1502c934e.jpeg) PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects the ovaries and overall reproductive system. ![PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/2640dd81-3808-4e9f-8685-faa065295574/images/9978fc71-6f53-4e55-bdf1-dfc21b4dcf91.jpeg) It involves the presence of multiple cysts in both the ovaries. ![PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/2640dd81-3808-4e9f-8685-faa065295574/images/af058e1b-135b-4f66-8d5d-a164b57bb1b0.jpeg) It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, which can lead to infertility in some cases. ![PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/2640dd81-3808-4e9f-8685-faa065295574/images/ddd26389-daea-4c88-a618-358378136f91.jpeg) Female with PCOS often have higher levels of androgens(male hormones) in their bodies. ![PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/2640dd81-3808-4e9f-8685-faa065295574/images/5998afed-ab87-443e-b662-73236000593f.jpeg) It is highly associated with insulin resistance and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. ![PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/2640dd81-3808-4e9f-8685-faa065295574/images/cfd87a89-d780-44c1-a7c2-23479c3b3e7f.jpeg) Weight gain, excessive facial hair growth are common in women with PCOS. ![PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/2640dd81-3808-4e9f-8685-faa065295574/images/1c1eba7a-63dd-4705-8adf-af37a08576a8.jpeg) Management typically involves lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, and may include medications to regulate hormones.

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