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POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN
SYNDROME (PCOS)
What is
Polycystic ovarian Disease?
What are some hormone changes and their
implications to the woman’s health?
Diabetes
Another consequence of this
hormone imbalance is that lack
of ovulation results in continuous exposure of the uterine lining
(endometrium) to estrogen. This may cause excessive thickening of the
endometrium and heavy, irregular bleeding. Over many years, endometrial
cancer may result due to the continuous stimulation of the endometrium
by estrogen unopposed by progesterone. PCOS affects many systems in the body. So, many symptoms may persist even though ovarian function and hormone levels change as a woman nears menopause. For instance, excessive hair growth continues, and male-pattern baldness or thinning hair gets worse after menopause. Also, the risks of health problems from PCOS, such as heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, increase as a woman gets older.
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