An Update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS – is it all in your head?

Our very own Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, along with researchers at University of Michigan have recently published their findings showing that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disease affecting the brain.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common problem – affecting about six million women in the United States. Polycystic ovary syndrome is defined as having two out of the following three signs or symptoms: irregular or even absent periods, evidence of high androgen or male hormone levels (acne and hair growth are a couple of signs); and/or polycystic appearing ovaries – this refers to multiple, small follicles seen on the ovary.

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