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Polycystic ovary disease is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries, which can affect a woman''s ability to get pregnant.Polycystic ovaries; Polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS); Stein-Leventhal synd... |
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Symptoms
If you have polycystic ovary disease, you are likely to have some of the following symptoms:.Abnormal, irregular, or ...
Causes
Polycystic ovary disease affects hormone cycles. Hormones help regulate the normal development of eggs in the ovaries.
Tests
During a pelvic examination, the health care provider may note an enlarged clitoris (very rare finding) and enlarged ...
Treatments
Medications used to treat the symptoms of polycystic ovary disease include:.Birth control pills Clomiphene citrate Fl...
Drugs
HORMONAL DRUGS. Women who do not want to become pregnant and require contraception (spontaneous ovulation occurs occ...
Alternative Therapies
PCOS can be addressed using many types of alternative treatment. The rebalancing of hormones is a primary focus of a...
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent PCOS, but if diagnosed and treated early, risks for complications such as heart dise...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of this disorder.
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