Defining polycystic ovary syndrome with an integrative lens

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Over the years, I’ve had several patients come to me with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some have seen several prior practitioners who have not been able to help her, much less explain the lost periods, excess hair growth, acne, and weight gain. PCOS is a common and complex condition found in 8 to 13 percent of women. The condition is characterized by menstrual irregularities, infertility secondary to anovulation, virilization, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. There is substantial…