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Also known as: PCOS · polycystic ovarian syndrome · Stein–Leventhal syndrome
A common endocrine disorder — the Rotterdam criteria require two of: oligo/anovulation, clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism (acne, hirsutism), and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. It is closely linked with insulin resistance and metabolic risk.
Women of reproductive age; associated with obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome; a leading cause of anovulatory infertility.
Cycle regulation, endometrial protection, androgens
Metabolic; fertility (specialist)
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