Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome answer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common functional disorder of the ovaries in the United States. PCOS is seen in about 4–6% of premenopausal women in the United States which is associated with at least 50% of all cases of hirsutism with elevated testosterone levels. PCOS is an inherited disease which is transmitted as autosomal dominant trait. PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder of reproductive-aged women. PCOS affect all races and nationalities equally although sign and symptoms of androgen excess may vary among different ethnicities. The underlying cause of PCOS is genetic basis that is both multifactorial and polygenic is suspected. Ovarian hyperthecosis , often considered a more severe form of PCOS, is a rare condition characterized by nests of luteinized theca cells distributed throughout the ovarian stroma. Affected women exhibit severe hyperandrogenism and may occasionally display frank virilization signs such as ...