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What causes PCOS? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . . What causes PCOS? Research has shown that genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of PCOS, but its exact cause remains unknown The symptoms of PCOS tend to run in families, so genetics have long been a focus of PCOS research
NICHD: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Womens Health Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Women’s Health Advancing Diagnosis and Treatments to Improve Outcomes What is PCOS? PCOS describes a group of symptoms related to a hormonal imbalance that can afect women and girls of reproductive age
How do health care providers diagnose PCOS? - NICHD Because symptoms of PCOS can differ widely, researchers and health care providers focus on specific features to diagnose the condition There are currently different approaches to diagnosing PCOS, but most require two of the following features: Absence of or irregular ovulation, resulting in menstrual irregularities such as light periods or skipped periods High levels of androgens that do not
Treatments for Infertility Resulting from PCOS - NICHD Fertility problems related to PCOS often are linked to the absence of ovulation (called anovulation), a key feature of PCOS However, anovulation may not be the only factor in these problems Before beginning treatment for infertility possibly related to PCOS, work with your health care provider to rule out other causes 1 Losing weight and other lifestyle changes can sometimes trigger body