The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Risk factors like genes, insulin resistance, and inflammation have all been linked to excess androgen production.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Causes & Symptoms
Posted in Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Symptoms Tagged with: ab pain, abdominal pain, anxiety, birth control, bladder, distress, estrogen imbalances, estrogen replacement therapy, fibroids, hormone replacement, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence, large fibroids, menopause, older women, pain, stomach pain, treatment, urinary incontinence
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): An Overview
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects female patients of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have higher-than-average male hormone (androgen) levels. This hormonal imbalance can also cause patients to have a multitude of symptoms.
Posted in Polycystic Ovarian Disease Tagged with: ab pain, abdominal pain, anxiety, birth control, bladder, distress, estrogen imbalances, estrogen replacement therapy, fibroids, hormone replacement, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence, large fibroids, menopause, older women, pain, stomach pain, treatment, urinary incontinence, women’s health
Estrogen: Imbalances, Sources & Uses
Estrogen imbalances, sources, and uses (including estrogen replacement therapy and birth control)
Posted in Hormone Therapy, Hormones Tagged with: ab pain, abdominal pain, anxiety, birth control, bladder, distress, estrogen imbalances, estrogen replacement therapy, fibroids, hormone replacement, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence, large fibroids, menopause, older women, pain, stomach pain, treatment, urinary incontinence, women’s health