About Women's Health: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common endocrine disorders, and a common cause of infertility. PCOS Symptoms PCOS symptoms are varied and not every woman with PCOS will have the same signs and symptoms. Some of the symptoms, like unwanted hair growth, can be quite distressing. PCOS Symptoms Hirsutism Quiz: Do I Have PCOS? See More About:  pcos symptoms  androgens  insulin resistance PCOS and Weight Problems While not all women with PCOS will have weight problems, more than half do. Why does PCOS often lead to trouble with weight? And can you do anything about it? PCOS and Obesity Benefits of Exercise for Women with PCOS What Role Does Weight Loss Play in PCOS? See More About:  weight loss  insulin resistance  androgens Insulin Resistance and PCOS PCOS has been connected to insulin resistance, and women with PCOS are more likely to develop it and full-blown diabetes. There are steps you can take to lower that risk. Options for Treating Insulin Resistance Diabetes and PCOS Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes See More About:  insulin resistance  weight loss  metformin PCOS and Infertility Some women are only diagnosed with PCOS after they try to conceive and can't get pregnant. There are treatments and most women with PCOS can get pregnant, with help. PCOS and Infertility Clomid 101 Metaformin for Getting Pregnant See More About:  irregular periods  infertility diagnosis  causes of infertility Women's Health Ads Womens Health Clinic Womens Health Care Clinic Health Obesity Health Health Diet Foods Featured Articles Top 10 Foods That Are Good For Both Low-Fat and Low-Carb Hospital Waiting Room Etiquette Breastfeeding after a C-Secion Can Obesity Increase Your Risk for Miscarriage? Breastfeeding a Premature Baby   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement