Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects one in ten women of child-bearing age. Metabolic issues prompt this condition, and balancing the hormones can provide relief.
Androgen excess can lead to a PCOS diagnosis. The cysts on the ovaries are not necessarily the cause of dark, course hair growth and menstrual discomfort. Lack of ovulation, irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, irritability, and dark, course hair growth can indicate PCOS.
Listen as Robin Nielsen joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss PCOS and how hormones influence this condition.