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Managing PCOS in primary care
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can have a devastating impact on quality of life, and early diagnosis is key. But there is still a lack of awareness and understanding about this life-long condition, reports Kathy Oxtoby.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can have a devastating impact on quality of life, and early diagnosis is key. But there is still a lack of awareness and understanding about this life-long condition, reports Kathy Oxtoby.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine condition that affects one in 10 women in the UK. It manifests differently in each individual and can be devastating to their self-esteem and quality of life. There is no known cause or cure.1 What is PCOS? The main features of PCOS are irregular periods, excess androgen – “male” hormones which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair when found in high quantities – and polycystic ovaries, where the ovaries become enlarged and contain many follicles that surround the eggs. 2 Despite the name, women do not actually have cysts if
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