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What is PCOS?

PCOS is a set of symptoms related to a hormonal imbalance that can affect women and girls of reproductive age. Women with PCOS usually have at least two of the following three conditions:

1. Absence of ovulation, leading to irregular menstrual periods or no periods at all.

2. High levels of androgens (a type of hormone) or signs of high androgens, such as having excess body or facial hair.

3. Cysts (fluid-filled sacs) on one or both ovaries—”polycystic” literally means “having many cysts.”