Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting between 5–10% of women. Some women will not have any symptoms and are diagnosed with PCOS only when they have difficulties becoming pregnant. Other women may have signs and symptoms including:

• infrequent periods and infertility
• weight problems
• excessive facial and/or body hair or hair loss
• dizziness, exhaustion, depression
• acne or skin pigmentation
• high blood pressure
• insulin resistance and diabetes
• increased male hormones in the body.

Information on PCOS includes:

• Women's health information package
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia

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