15 Questions
What percentage of women of reproductive age worldwide are affected by PCOS?
5% to 10%
What is a characteristic of PCOS?
Cysts on the ovaries
What is one of the conditions associated with PCOS?
Increased risk of infertility
What is PCOS closely tied to in terms of health condition?
Insulin resistance
What can PCOS develop in response to?
Substantial weight gain
What percentage of women of reproductive age worldwide does PCOS affect?
5% to 10%
What are the characteristic features of PCOS?
Cysts on the ovaries, irregular periods, hormonal imbalance
How does PCOS relate to insulin resistance?
PCOS can develop in response to substantial weight gain which is closely tied to insulin resistance
What does insulin do in healthy individuals after eating?
Insulin rises briefly after eating
How can a low glycemic diet benefit individuals with PCOS?
Help manage insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance
What triggers menstruation?
Falling progesterone levels
At what age does the first period, menarche, usually begin?
Between 12 and 15 years
What is the typical length of time between the first day of one period and the first day of the next in young women?
21 to 31 days
When do periods typically stop?
During pregnancy
What characterizes the menstrual cycle?
Rise and fall of progesterone levels
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