Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health condition in women that can occur any time after puberty and involves a reproductive hormone imbalance which affects the ovaries, causing issues such as irregular menstrual cycles, ovarian cysts, and infertility. The precise cause of PCOS is still unknown, but it is believed that genetics, high levels of sex hormones, and high insulin levels may be risk factors. Many other conditions are commonly seen together with PCOS, such as diabetes, depression, and anxiety, as well as endometrial cancer, but researchers are still investigating whether these issues cause PCOS or vice versa.1