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Glossary - P
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): A condition found in women which results in the excess production of male sex hormones (androgens). It results in the presence of small cysts in the ovaries. Though PCOS can appear without any symptoms, some of the symptoms are irregular periods, excessive weight gain, acne, and excessive hair growth. It has been linked to problems with insulin and is sometimes treated with insulin medication.
Polyp: A polyp is a small growth of tissue (a tumour) inside the body. They can be benign or malignant.
Pouch of Douglas: The area between to womb (uterus) and the rectum (bottom). Another name for this is “Rectouterine pouch”. Endometriosis can grow here and be hard to find during a laparoscopy. Having endometriosis here can cause the symptoms of painful sex.
Pregnancy: When a baby develops inside the womb, from being an embryo to developing into a foetus. Pregnancy lasts for nine months until the woman gives birth.
Premature menopause: Menopause that occurs naturally before the age of 40. Also known as premature ovarian failure.
Premature ovarian failure: A condition where the ovary runs out of eggs before the woman would normally go through a menopause.
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