Polycystic ovary syndrome

摘要

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disturbance to affect women, with approximately 10-15% of women experiencing this problem.It involves a spectrum of signs and symptoms, which include menstrual cycle disturbance and infertility, dermatological problems of acne and hirsutism (sometimes alopecia), and being overweight.The latter both aggravates the condition, and increases the risk for metabolic problems that lead to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.