Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (POC)

The syndrome is named after the characteristic cysts which may form on the ovaries, though it is important to note that this is a sign and not the underlying cause of the disorder (18).

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (POC) is a complex disorder affecting the endocrine and metabolic systems. It is the most common metabolic and endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age that affects 6-15% of reproductive-age women, or approximately 200 million globally, and is believed to be increasing in frequency (6, 7, 8, 9). Key symptoms include ovulatory dysfunction (irregular menstruation, presence of polycystic ovaries) and hyperandrogenism. Polycystic ovarian morphology is also common. It affects 11–13% of women globally. It presents significant health and economic ch…