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Polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. PCOS is a condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work.
The common symptoms of PCOS are: irregular periods- which means the ovaries don’t regularly release eggs. excess androgen – high levels of male hormones in the body, which may cause excess facial or body hair, polycystic ovaries- the ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) which surround the eggs.
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS have higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers examined pre-menopausal women with a diagnosis of PCOS, the women with PCOS were compared with other females of a similar age who did not have PCOS and diabetes.
The researchers discovered that women with PCOS are at risk of developing diabetes compared to their mates who did not have the condition. They also discovered that higher body mass index, insulin, glucose levels and fat in the blood were also associated with development of diabetes.
High levels of insulin cause the ovaries to produce too much testosterone, which interferes with ovulation. Insulin resistance can also lead to weight gain, which can make PCOS symptoms worse, because having excess fat causes the body to produce more insulin. Presently, the cause of PCOS is unknown and there is no cure for the condition.
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