Polycystic ovary disease Health Article

Complications

• Sterility
• Obesity-related conditions, like high blood pressure and diabetes
• Increased the risk of endometrial cancer -- this is because the endometrium (lining of the uterine wall that sheds when you menstruate) can get thicker and thicker (hyperplasia) due to the lack of ovulation
• Possible increased risk of breast cancer

Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are experiencing the symptoms of this disorder.