One in 10 women live with PCOS, but very few of us know much about the condition. Here, two hormonal experts set the record straight on everything from fertility to food.
, one of the first things your GP might suggest is getting checked for polycystic ovary syndrome . While that can sound alarming , it’s actually one of the most common issues affecting women of reproductive age – and it’s a condition that’s controlled largely by lifestyle tweaks., whether we know it or not. In fact, some experts believing that it may be doubly as common as official figures suggest.
in women, with reproductive, metabolic and psychological consequences. It’s a complex condition with many potential symptoms, meaning up to three in four of those with PCOS remain undiagnosed.To diagnose PCOS in adults, any two out of three of the criteria below have to be met :Evidence of cysts on one or both ovaries, as shown during a pelvic ultrasound scan. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that works to control blood sugar levels.
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