Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition
that affects a woman’s hormone levels.
Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts
of male hormones. This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods
and makes it harder for them to get pregnant.
PCOS also causes hair growth on the face and body,
and baldness. And it can contribute to long-term health problems like diabetes
and heart disease.
Birth control pills and diabetes drugs can help fix
the hormone imbalance and improve symptoms.