PCOS A Risk on Female Sexual Health

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PCOS: A Risk on Female Sexual Health
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Summary:
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a common condition in adolescent girls and young women. D

Keywords:
female sexual health

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Irregular periods are common occurrences for adolescent girls and young women. Some even regar
Polycystic Ovary Snydrome, Defined

First diagnosed in the 1930’s as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS i
The PCOS Cycle

Although the definite cause of PCOS is yet to be identified, hormonal imbalances in the female

The imbalance caused by the excess androgens interfere in the development of the egg cells and

Symptoms of PCOS

Signs and symptoms of PCOS may vary from woman to woman so regular checkups with a gynecologis
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irregular or missed periods
heavy periods that come more than once in a month
obesity
hirsutism ˘ excess facial and body hair
alopecia ˘ thinning hair on the head
thickened and dark skin on armpits, neck, and breasts
high blood pressure, high blood sugar level, or high levels of cholesterol
clogged pores and acne

PCOS Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis for PCOS usually comes in three stages in order to eliminate other probable conditio

Although there is no specific cure yet for PCOS, it is treatable. Treatment is usually done us

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