The term polycystic ovaries generally refers to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and the symptoms of this condition are generally more severe.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common clinical condition, and although the severity of symptoms varies from person to person, most patients experience more severe symptoms.
Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome usually ovulate little or not at all, and are often infertile. Most patients experience menstrual abnormalities, such as menorrhagia, amenorrhea, and sometimes dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Due to the high level of androgens in the patient’s body, female patients often experience increased body hair, acne, sebum secretion, and in some cases, marked masculinization.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex disease that should be treated aggressively, regardless of the severity of the symptoms.