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Article: Phytotherapy for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).(Phytotherapy Review & Commentary)
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- Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common gynecological disorder characterized by hypergonadotrophism, hirsutism, obesity, oligomenorrhea and commonly associated with infertility. (1) PCOS is a complex clinical picture and presents a multifaceted etiology related to imbalance of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, thyroid involvement and metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance). (1) There is substantial evidence that PCOS should no longer be considered purely a gynecological disorder, but rather a complex endocrine disorder. (2)
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PCOS affects approximately 5 to 10% of women of ...