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Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by enlarged ovaries that contain cysts. The medical community debates what exactly causes it, pointing to both environmental and genetic factors. When women suffer from PCOS they can suffer several symptoms including irregular periods, depression, and even infertility, but they might also suffer weight gain. PCOS often correlates with insulin resistance, which makes it harder for the body to convert sugar from food into energy, and might make the body more likely to store it as fat. In fact, doctors often prescribe some of the same medication used to treat diabetes to treat PCOS.

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