What is PCOS?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

When an egg matured, it is released from the ovary and comes into the fallopian tube. In the tube, if the egg comes in contact with the sperm, the egg is fertilized, and if not then it came out from the vagina with blood. This is known as period, and this cycle occurs every month known as the menstrual cycle. If the androgen level is high in the female body, it also affects the menstrual cycle. PCOS leads to immature egg and cyst formation starting over the ovary and cysts secrete more androgen. PCOS is also one of the main reasons for female infertility. 

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a women’s disorder because of the endocrine disorder. As the name suggests, numerous cysts (i.e., fluid accumulated in the sacs) are formed over the ovary. Because of the cyst formation the male hormone i.e., androgen is present in very low amounts but females suffering from PCOS, they formed and secrete androgen in large amounts. Due to the high level of androgen, other female hormones are imbalanced.

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Prevention of PCOS

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Pregnancy and PCOS

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