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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), also known by the name Stein–Leventhal syndrome, is a hormonal problem that causes women to have a variety of symptoms including irregular or no menstrual periods, acne, obesity, and excess hair growth. Women with PCOS are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and uterine cancer. Treatment of PCOS depends partially on the woman's stage of life and the symptoms of PCOS.