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Bilateral means on both ovaries. That is there are cysts in both ovaries.
It means that both ovaries appear as though they have cysts growing on them.
All women will miss a period if they conceive just before the period is due. That phenomenon is not specific to women with polycystic ovaries.
It is best to eat healthy foods that can help you maintain a good weight. Obesity makes PCOS much worse.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
No, it is a condition that develops at some point in her life.
No, this would not be a contributing factor to PCOS.
Yes, this can be a side effect of PCOS.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Yes, PCOS makes it difficult to lose weight. It actually is a contributing factor to weight gain. It causes insulin resistance, and often medications like Metformin are prescribed to help regulate this.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the syndrome that is the most common endocrine disorder in women population. Only about 5-10 % of women get symptoms from age 12 to age 45, where they're being able to reproduce.