GROSS ANATOMY
PELVIS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Stein-Leventhal syndrome is an accumulation of incompletely developed follicles in the ovaries. The condition may be characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, absent menses, multiple cysts on the ovaries, and infertility.
Detailed explanation-2: -It was originally named for the first individuals to report on symptoms associated with the syndrome (1), and then for the salient physical finding first observed (polycystic ovaries, a term coined by Stein and Leventhal).
Detailed explanation-3: -Polycystic ovary syndrome is an obesity-related condition. As such, weight-gain and obesity contribute towards the development of PCOS.
Detailed explanation-4: -Symptoms of PCOS often start around the time of the first menstrual period. Sometimes symptoms develop later after you have had periods for a while. The symptoms of PCOS vary.