Researchers are looking at how male hormone levels change as women with PCOS grow older. They think that as women reach menopause, ovarian function changes and the menstrual cycle may become more normal. But even with falling male hormone levels, excessive hair growth continues, and male pattern baldness or thinning hair gets worse after menopause.

• What causes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
• Why do women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) have trouble with their menstrual cycle?
• What are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? 
• What tests are used to diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
• How is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) treated?
• How does Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affect a woman while pregnant?
• Does Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) put women at risk for other conditions?

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