Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Overview
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in which cysts form on the ovaries. Symptoms include menstrual irregularity, acne, and obesity. Treatments include birth control pills to regularize periods, a medication called metformin to prevent diabetes, statins to control high cholesterol and hormone therapy.
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