Irregular periods are common occurrences for adolescent girls and young women. Some even regard it as a convenience since they do not have to bear the discomfort caused by menstrual cramps, PMS, tampons, and sanitary pads. However, irregularity in a woman’s cycle with no apparent cause is a serious threat that should be checked immediately since it can be a symptom of something worse. One such threat to female sexual health is a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic Ovary Snydrome, Defined
First diagnosed in the 1930’s as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a prevalent condition affecting adolescent girls and young women. No probable cause of PCOS have been identified although the condition is closely linked to hormonal imbalances in the female body. Loosely defined, PCOS is the existence of multiple cysts inside the ovary which prevents it from releasing mature eggs for ovulation. Thus, women and girls with PCOS experience irregular periods or at times, the complete lack of it.
The PCOS Cycle
Although the definite cause of PCOS is yet to be identified, hormonal imbalances in the female...
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