Question:
What does PCOS mean?

I was just wondering what does PCOS mean? Thanks, Michele :)    — Michele D. (posted on March 12, 2003)

March 12, 2003
PCOS means Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It's pretty much what it sounds like, you get a lot of cysts that develop on your ovaries and throw your hormones out of whack, and it usually causes you to gain a lot of weight.
   — Brittany C.

March 12, 2003
Here is a website which can provides lots of information on PCOS. <p>http://www.pcosupport.org/medical/whatis.php <p>Chris
   — zoedogcbr

March 12, 2003
Hi there-- Not all have cystic ovaries in pcos-- It also causes diabetes, heart disease and sometimes ovarian cancer from lack of menses. The part that makes us gain weight is the insulin resistance. Meaning our bodies make too much insulin yet the brain does not recognize that we already have insulin and it hold it and makes more. If you have PCOS and get wls it is very important to lay off carbs. They are not our friend.. Combined witht he IR and eating carbs that causes the weight gain..Yet not all women with pcos are overweight. ALSO check out soulcysters.com.
   — Monique W.

March 18, 2003
It's an Endocrine Disorder. Check out this site http://www.inciid.org/faq/pcos.html
   — Karen R.