Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal medical condition found in women. Initially, the condition was considered a gynaecological disorder. However recent studies recognized that the disorder is related to hormones and metabolism. In general, women of their reproductive age are affected by the PCOS medical condition. The condition is most often associated with developing the risk of excess androgens, insulin resistance, and irregular periods.

For a better understanding of the PCOS condition, ovaries contain the follicles with egg cells. These eggs are released during the ovulation. The PCOS condition prevents these eggs from maturing and releasing (ovulating). These immature eggs accumulate and form into cysts as they fail to get released from the ovaries. A woman with the condition may have numerous small cysts in her ovaries (one or both) filled with fluids.