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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) refers to a complex, multidimensional disorder resulting in defects in reproduction and metabolism. Although one of the primary characteristic of PCOS is the presence of multiple cysts on the ovaries, the complexity of the syndrome is reflected in the wide range of its clinical manifestations, most notably insulin resistance (50 %), obesity (70 %), irregular menses (80 %), and signs of hyperandrogenism (80 %), such as hirsutism and acne.
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