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Polycystic Ovarian Disease
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Stein-Leventhal syndrome, (PCOS)
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| Description: |
This is a hormone disorder that causes multiple small non cancerous cysts to form on the ovaries under a white covering, which prevents the release of an egg. Symptoms include menstrual cycle (periods) to be irregular, or even no periods at all, obesity, and difficulty with conceiving.
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Please Note: The information provided here should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A medical practitioner should always be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions.
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