Does anyone know what polycistic ovaries are?

Answer 1

PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. Women with PCOS have these characteristics:

high levels of male hormones, also called androgens
an irregular or no menstrual cycle
may or may not have many small cysts in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs.
PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age.

Answer 2

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman's hormone levels, periods, and ovulation. This can affect fertility and pregnancy. It can also cause male-type body changes.

If you have PCOS, your hormone (endocrine) system is out of balance. This can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.

What are the symptoms?

If you have PCOS, you may have problems with:

* Acne.
* Weight gain and have trouble losing weight.
* Male pattern baldness or thinning hair on the scalp.
* Hair growth on the face, back, or chest.
* High blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

PCOS also can cause menstrual and pregnancy problems, including:

* No periods or irregular periods.
* Trouble getting pregnant.
* Repeat miscarriages.
* Gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

Living with PCOS symptoms can affect your emotional well-being, sexual satisfaction, and overall quality of life. This can lead to depression. 1

Answer 3

Poly means many. It sounds like ovaries with lots of cysts.