Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal, structural and functional condition that significantly reduces female fertility. Understanding how it develops is crucial when trying to prevent or treat it. The complexity of the condition and its connections with Endometriosis have inspired us to explain both conditions in great detail as, between them, they cause the majority of (non-age-related) female infertility. We provide overviews of the causes and diagnosis of the condition:
About PCOS
An overview of the various causes and different ways to diagnose the condition
Causes of PCOS
There are a variety of factors that can drive the progression of PCOS
Sex hormones control the menstrual cycle, and they’re out of balance in PCOS
Inflammation is a core aspect of both PCOS and Endometriosis
Exposure to sex hormones in the womb have life-long implications for girls (and boys)
Different ethnic groups have distinct variations in the rate and expression of PCOS
Diagnosis of PCOS
Diagnosing PCOS isn’t as simple as you’d think, especially when age is a factor, and there are different forms of polycystic ovary with different fertility levels
The different ways PCOS is diagnosed, why this matters, and why it should change
There are three “forms” of polycystic ovary condition, with significantly different fertility
How PCOS affects the female body physically, hormonally and in other ways
Blood tests that women with PCOS should consider to assess any other conditions that could be contributing to PCOS or are caused by it
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