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make Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome a national Woman's Health initiative

Created by M.D. on December 12, 2013

We, PCOS Awareness Association along with other National PCOS organizations and over 5 million women in the United States demand that the incurable Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome be a main Women's Health initiative.
PCOS is not only the #1 cause of Infertility in women but causes
Infrequent, absent, and/or irregular menstrual periods
Increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, and toes
Cysts on the ovaries
Acne, oily skin, or dandruff
Weight gain
Male-pattern baldness
Skin tags
Pelvic pain
Anxiety or depression
Sleep apnea

If not diagnosed and treated PCOS can lead to:
Diabetes
Heart Attack
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Sleep Apnea
Endometrial Cancer
Breast Cancer
Ovarian Cancer

PCOS needs government attention and medical research. Please Help

Health Care
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