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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Cause
The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not fully understood, but genetics may be a factor.
PCOS problems are caused by hormone changes. One hormone change triggers another, which changes another.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference February 7, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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