Did you know that 1 in 5 Indian women suffer from PCOS?? Now isn’t that a staggering number! But it’s true as revealed by an inclusive study on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Polycystic Ovarian Disease trends in young women in India.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome a.k.a. PCOS is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of the reproductive hormones. PCOS is characterized by the overproduction of androgen testosterone (male hormone), menstrual abnormalities when ovulation does not occur, and enlarged ovaries containing multiple small follicles.
Due to menstrual irregularities, excess of androgens, total and abdominal fat and insulin resistance make women prone to diabetes and cardiovascular disorders.
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