Posted on 30th November, 2023 at 10:14:09 PM
It is a genetically determined hormonal imbalance in women of the reproductive age group. It may present as excessive weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, increased body and facial hair or with complaints of subfertility. Besides hormonal irregularities detected in blood tests, an abdominal sonography may reveal small peripheral cysts in the ovary. These cysts are not cancerous and do not need an operation for removal. See Section on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
