These cysts aren’t harmful, but they do lead to hormone imbalances that can cause infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity. It’s also important to get a diagnosis of PCOS early on so it doesn’t lead to long-term complications like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. What causes PCOS? Doctors don’t know what exactly causes polycystic ovary syndrome, but there are a few theories about certain risk factors:…
