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Understanding PCOS and How It Affects Women’s Bodies

Dr Hoo Mei Lin, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist

16-Jun-22 16:00

Understanding PCOS and How It Affects Women’s Bodies

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common condition among women that remains underdiagnosed. Also commonly referred to as PCOS, it affects women’s hormone levels, thus affecting their menstrual cycle, fertility, and even physical appearance. To find out more about PCOS and how we can improve diagnosis of this condition, we speak to Dr Hoo Mei Lin, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist as well as a fertility specialist.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann


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Categories:  managing disease

Tags:  uterine diseasesinsulin resistancepcoswomen's healthfertilityfamily planningdiabetes





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