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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Approximately 10% of women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS experience increased body hair, increased weight and infertility due to both lack of ovulation and recurrent miscarriage. In addition, women with PCOS are subject to a markedly increased risk of heart disease, endometrial cancer and possibly breast cancer. If you have menstrual irregularities, you may have PCOS.

At Cedars-Sinai, our physicians are actively evaluating new ways of diagnosing and treating this potentially devastating condition. We are doing several exciting studies to assess new diagnostic tests and promising new therapies for PCOS.