Author: Dexeus Mujer

There is generally some confusion about this matter. To start with, the name suggests the presence of multiple cysts in the ovary. However, they aren’t cysts, but follicles, i.e., developing eggs. What’s more, the term has become very popular because many young girls’ ovaries “look polycystic” but function normally. The reason for this is that their ovaries haven’t matured yet and the problem usually disappears with time. What’s known as “polycystic ovary syndrome” is a more complex endocrine disorder caused by a hormone imbalance. If you want to learn more about it, read this post. What is the cause? It’s not known...