India, Oct. 14 -- Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common hormonal disorder, affecting the ovaries of women in their reproductive age group, i.e. menarche to menopause. It has an impact on hormone levels, ovulation and metabolism, now known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome). Diagnosis of PMOS is based on symptoms, hormonal levels and ultrasound.

"Women may present with multiple symptoms such as menstrual problems like irregular cycles or scanty period flow indicating oligo-ovulation or anovulation, hyperandrogenism (hormonal) like hirsutism (excess facial hair growth), acne, and hair loss" Gynaecologist Dr Kiran Coelho, Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre tells Health Shots. Also, they may complain of weight gain, fati...