Condition Article

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a woman's ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. Learn the symptoms of PCOS and treatments.

Disease ConditionEndocrineReproductive

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Definition

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a woman's ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. Learn the symptoms of PCOS and treatments.

Concept record

Canonical title: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Alphabetical key: P
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: PCOS, Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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