what is polycystiovaries?

Answer 1

Poly Cystic Ovaries, or Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS for short) is a medical condition affecting women.

I could type lots of information about it, but this site is much more informative and helpful than just about anything anyone could post here.

http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/index.php

I hope it helps.

Answer 2

Sorry to contradict what others have said, but felt that as quite a few people had said it is also known as Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you might take it as fact.

In fact, Polycystic Ovaries (what I've got) simply means many cysts on the ovary. this can be caused by a variety of things. Functional cysts that contain the egg, endometrisis etc. You certainly get polycystic ovaries from PCOS. whichis a hormone problem with symptoms such as polycystic ovaries, excessive hariness and weight gain.

Here are some web sites to prove the point.

Answer 3

hi trevor it is a disease that gynaecologists know very little about it is related to the endocrine system in the body and no one really knows why. it causes cysts on the ovaries which may relate to infertility and it can cause women to become very overweight, have excess facial hair growth and severe acne. it is very very disturbing for women going through this disease as each woman will have a different response and degree of severity. Not a nice thing, however there are drugs nowadays which canhelp over time regards jet

Answer 4

also know as PCOS its is a hormone disorder that many women have. some of the symptoms are cyst on the ovaries, male patterned body hair, no periods, and a very slow metabolism.

Answer 5

Polycystic Ovaries (PCO) otherwise known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, are enlarged, smooth ovaries containing multiple, small follicle cysts. They have been associated with absent or retarded menstruation (known as amenorrhoea), infertility, acne, obesity and hirsuitism (male-pattern hair growth).

Answer 6

http://home.netcom.com/~ilona1/ovaries.html

It's Poly Cystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS). The link should provide much of the information you need to understand the diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.

Answer 7

polycystic ovaries is suffered by about one in five women , it causes hard lumps to appear on the ovaries and can make conception difficult , it is caused by hormonal in-balance and is often detected during the teen years or at menopause .

Answer 8

these are growths on the ovaries that grow and cause the ovaries to stop functioning and releasing eggs to be fertilised, due to there growth intense pain is caused as well as weight gain and infertility. they can be removed and in many cases children can not be conceived due to the amount having to be removed

Answer 9

poly cystic ovaries = many cysts on the ovaries

Answer 10

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