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PCOS

Women's Wellness

Polycystic ovary syndrome. Combination of insulin resistance, androgen excess, irregular cycles.

PCOS affects ~10% of reproductive-age women. Diagnostic criteria: 2 of 3 — irregular ovulation, androgen excess (acne, hirsutism), polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. Treatment: metformin (insulin), oral contraceptives (cycle + androgens), spironolactone (acne), GLP-1 (weight + insulin), letrozole (ovulation).

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