What is it?
It is the commonest cause of ovulation disorders in women of reproductive age and it is a familial condition. PCOS is a primary ovarian condition characterised by many minute cysts in the ovaries and excess production of androgens.

Associated Symptoms
It is frequently associated with the following:

• Excessive hair growth in the face and body
• Weight gain
• Irregular and infrequent periods or absent periods
• Infrequent or absent ovulation
• Miscarriage
• Infertility

Laser can be used to treat excessive hair growth resulting from PCOS however it is not unusual to find that several more treatments than the average are required.

Verity is the UK charity for women whose lives are affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – for information and support please visit their website.

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