Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome In Adolescents

    January 2023 in “ Cureus ”
    Avanti Adone, Darshna Gulabrao Fulmali
    TLDR PCOS in teens causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and can lead to infertility and other health issues.
    Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by hormonal imbalances with elevated male androgens like testosterone. This leads to symptoms such as irregular periods, amenorrhea, anovulation, hirsutism, acne, and obesity. PCOS is associated with metabolic impairments and can result in infertility, though it is not life-threatening. It can also contribute to serious health conditions like obesity, hypertension, type-2 diabetes due to insulin resistance, and certain cancers. Stress can exacerbate hormonal fluctuations, further affecting the menstrual cycle.
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