The Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Systematization of Knowledge: Literature Review

    August 2022 in “ Journal of Education Health and Sport ”
    Katarzyna Cyboran, Alicja Płaczek, Dominik Machaj, Agnieszka Siedlak, Kamil Pondel
    TLDR PCOS is common, affects hormones, and often diagnosed late, impacting women's quality of life.
    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was a prevalent condition affecting 6-12% of women of reproductive age, with an incidence rate of 82.44 per 100,000 in 2017. It involved abnormal hormone levels leading to issues like irregular menstruation, infertility, acne, excessive body weight, and hair loss. Diagnosis often occurred only after complications arose, significantly impacting the quality of life.
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