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polycystic ovarian syndrome [‚päl·ē‚sis·tik ō‚ver·ē·ən ′sin‚drōm] (medicine) A disorder in which the ovaries are bilaterally enlarged with multiple follicular cysts due to abnormal regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Symptoms include amenorrhea, menstrual abnormalities, infertility, and hirsutism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This is particularly important if you have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that often affects fertility, since women with the condition are 11 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome than those without. com, due to various conditions of Austin's, such as fibromyalgia and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Rather than referring to generic infertility support groups, it may be better to refer to specific support groups such as the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia. |
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