Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): All Too Often Misunderstood & Mistreated If you have weight loss resistance, menstrual irregularities, excessive unwanted hair growth, loss of hair on head, and/or acne…keep reading…there is a good possibility you have PCOS. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine (hormonal) disorder resulting in multiple medical problems and serious health risks. It affects millions of woman, many without their knowledge. It is estimated that between 5-10% of women have PCOS and that 70% of these women are undiagnosed. In fact, PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in premenopausal women. And for postmenopausal women, menopause neither cures nor eliminates PCOS. In fact, PCOS usually worsens at menopause due to weight gain and loss of hormones. PCOS seems to have a strong genetic component, so if a … Read More