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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome include irregular periods, facial hair and difficulty getting pregnant.

It's not clear what causes polycystic ovary syndrome, but it's thought to be linked to hormone problems.

The main treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome is medicines for things like hair growth and irregular periods. Keeping a healthy weight also helps.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that affects how the ovaries work.

Page last reviewed: 10/10/2022
Next review due: 10/10/2025