Aurora Women’s Health > Gynaecology > PCOS > PCOS Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine abnormality in women of reproductive age. It may be associated with anovulation, infertility, hyperandrogenism, and long-term metabolic sequelae. Insulin resistance is central to this syndrome, driving increased. androgen levels and resulting in impaired glucose tolerance and, potentially, an increase in cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of PCOS is estimated conservatively at 6-7 percent of the population(or 400,000 Australian … Continue reading PCOS