Polycystic ovary syndrome

Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors such as your genes and lifestyle. Although you can’t change risk factors such as family history, age, or ethnicity, you can change lifestyle risk factors around eating, physical activity, and weight.

Polycystic ovary/ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

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Polycystic ovary (ovarian) syndrome (Pcos) is a common hormonal disorder affecting an increasing number of women between puberty and menopause. It is called a ‘syndrome’ because it refers to a number of symptoms experienced at the same time.