PCOS
PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. PCOS causes 75 percent of all cases of anovulatory infertility. Symptoms of PCOS include irregular menstrual cycles, increased amounts of body hair, a tendency to gain weight easily, and difficulty getting pregnant.

Many women with PCOS produce too much insulin and or are found to have insulin resistance. This is one reason why women with PCOS tend to gain weight or have a hard time losing weight. They also have an increased risk of diabetes (a condition in which levels of sugar in the blood are too high), high blood pressure, and heart disease.