The Link Between Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are also overweight or have obesity. While it's possible to have PCOS and not have obesity, women with excess weight have a greater risk of PCOS. In this video, learn about the link between PCOS and obesity, according to Minisha Sood, MD, Endocrinologist in New York City.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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