Tag Archives: obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS as it is called, occurs due to malfunction of the ovaries; and the levels of the sex hormone androgen shoot up to an unusually high level. The symptoms usually include irregular or no menstrual periods, acne and excess hair growth. This condition not only affects a woman’s reproductive health; but it also is associated with increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular...