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What percentage of women of reproductive age worldwide are affected by PCOS?
What percentage of women of reproductive age worldwide are affected by PCOS?
- 2% to 5%
- 15% to 20%
- 10% to 15%
- 5% to 10% (correct)
What is a characteristic of PCOS?
What is a characteristic of PCOS?
- Cysts on the ovaries (correct)
- Cysts on the lungs
- Cysts on the liver
- Cysts on the kidneys
What is one of the conditions associated with PCOS?
What is one of the conditions associated with PCOS?
- Hormonal balance
- Regular periods
- Insulin sensitivity
- Increased risk of infertility (correct)
What is PCOS closely tied to in terms of health condition?
What is PCOS closely tied to in terms of health condition?
What can PCOS develop in response to?
What can PCOS develop in response to?
What percentage of women of reproductive age worldwide does PCOS affect?
What percentage of women of reproductive age worldwide does PCOS affect?
What are the characteristic features of PCOS?
What are the characteristic features of PCOS?
How does PCOS relate to insulin resistance?
How does PCOS relate to insulin resistance?
What does insulin do in healthy individuals after eating?
What does insulin do in healthy individuals after eating?
How can a low glycemic diet benefit individuals with PCOS?
How can a low glycemic diet benefit individuals with PCOS?
What triggers menstruation?
What triggers menstruation?
At what age does the first period, menarche, usually begin?
At what age does the first period, menarche, usually begin?
What is the typical length of time between the first day of one period and the first day of the next in young women?
What is the typical length of time between the first day of one period and the first day of the next in young women?
When do periods typically stop?
When do periods typically stop?
What characterizes the menstrual cycle?
What characterizes the menstrual cycle?
