{"id":5434,"date":"2018-07-09T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T04:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=5434"},"modified":"2021-01-14T15:39:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T10:09:50","slug":"link-between-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-and-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/link-between-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-and-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Know the Link Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Polycystic ovary syndrome<\/a> is a condition that can affect a woman\u2019s ability to produce ova or oocytes (eggs). PCOS is linked with higher levels of circulating insulin, which is also a characteristic in type 2 diabetes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A study in 2012 reveals that the risk of type 2 diabetes for women with polycystic ovary syndrome was notably higher.<\/p>\n

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What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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PCOS or the syndrome affects women\u2019s<\/a> ovaries that further causes appearance of an abnormal number of cysts on the surface of the ovaries as well as decrease the ability to produce ova or oocytes that are responsible for fertilization with sperm.<\/p>\n

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Mainly the cysts are follicles which contain undeveloped eggs. It is also a condition of irregular release of eggs<\/a>. In some women, PCOS may also prevent the release of eggs.<\/p>\n

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Having a higher than normal or activity level of male hormones is also a relatively common feature of the syndrome.<\/p>\n

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The syndrome is treatable with the help of a healthy lifestyle<\/a> that includes healthy eating and daily exercise.<\/p>\n

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What are the Symptoms<\/strong> of PCOS?<\/h2>\n

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There are several symptoms of PCOS which may include one or more of the following:<\/p>\n