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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Victoria Beckham suffers from PCOS
Known to most as PCOS, is one of the most common female endocrine disorders.

It is a complex, eterogenous disorder of uncertain etiology, with strong evidence that it can to a large extent be classified as a genetic disease. PCOS produces symptoms in approximately five to 10 percent of women of reproductive age (12-45 years old). It is thought to be one of the leading causes of female subfertility and the most frequent endocrine problem in women of reproductive age.

Common Symptoms Of PCOS Include:
Menstrual disorders
Infertility
High levels of masculine hormones
Metabolic syndrome

Victoria Beckham & PCOS

Despite having four children, British-born singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham has been suffering from PCOS for years.

Other celebs who have suffered with fertility issues include: Courteney Cox, Brooke Shields, Julia Roberts, Marcia Cross, Celine Dion, Sharon Stone and Kirstie Alley.


Tags: Victoria Beckham, Infertility, Courteney Cox, Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone
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