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Causes of PCOS

The exact cause of PCOS isn't known

Insulin resistance, low-grade inflammation, heredity, excess androgen

Complications

• Infertility
• Gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure
• Miscarriage or premature birth
• Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis — a severe liver inflammation caused by fat buildup in the liver
• Metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and unhealthy cholesterol or triglyceride levels that significantly increase your risk of heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease
• Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
• Sleep apnea
• Depression, anxiety and eating disorders
• Cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial cancer)

www.mayoclinic.org

How is PCOS treated?

Eating a healthy and compliant diet

Treatment for PCOS depends on a number of factors. These may include your age, how severe your symptoms are, and your overall health. A healthy diet and more physical activity can help you lose weight and reduce your symptoms.

www.hopkinsmedicine.org