Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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There are three main types of PCOS – Ovaries which aren’t regularly releasing eggs, high levels of ‘male hormones’ known as androgens in the body and cysts which develop in the ovaries. Studies show one in five women have polycystic ovaries – half of them have no symptoms, which can be weight gain, irregular or no periods, acne, hair loss and excessive hair growth.