PCOS Belly: Hormonal Influence on Weight Gain | Signos
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects between 5 and 10% of women of reproductive age. It's an endocrine disorder which means it's related to a hormone imbalance. While some of these hormones can influence weight and increase weight gain around the abdomen, “PCOS belly” is not a clinical term.
There are several versions (called phenotypes) of PCOS. The most common type presents with excess body weight and hormone disruptions that make it harder to lose body fat, although it's important to note that PCOS can occur with any body size.
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