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[[File:PCOSIntersex2.png|thumb|PCOS flag]] |
[[File:PCOSIntersex2.png|thumb|The PCOS flag.]] |
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[[File:Intersexpcosflag.png|thumb|Another PCOS flag.]] |
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[[File:PCOSflag.png|thumb|An alternate PCOS flag.]] |
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'''Polycystic ovary syndrome''' ('''PCOS''') is |
'''Polycystic ovary syndrome''' ('''PCOS''') is an [[intersex]] variation, common among individuals who were [[AFAB]] or are otherwise [[CTF]], in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens. This variation can be caused by excess insulin, low-grade inflammation, and may be hereditary. Those with PCOS have numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries.<ref>https://patient.info/doctor/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pro</ref> |
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Symptoms of PCOS include infertility, irregular menstruation, excess body hair, oily skin, acne, small pieces of excess skin on the neck/armpits, weight gain, and dark/thick skin patches on the neck/armpits/breasts. <ref>https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos#:~:text=Polycystic%20ovary%20syndrome%20(PCOS)%20is,that%20form%20in%20the%20ovaries.</ref> |
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== Resources == |
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Someone with PCOS is at risk of experiencing/having liver inflammation, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, abnormal uterine bleeding, cancer of the uterine lining, miscarriages, premature birth, pregnancy-influenced high blood pressure, sleep apnea, [[Neurodivergent|depression, anxiety, and eating disorders]]<ref>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/symptoms-causes/syc-20353439</ref> |
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* [https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos#:~:text=Polycystic%20ovary%20syndrome%20(PCOS)%20is,that%20form%20in%20the%20ovaries. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pco]s |
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* https://patient.info/doctor/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pro |
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== Flag == |
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The first two PCOS flags were coined by Tumblr user aestheticlgbtq on December 20th of 2020. Teal was used as it is a color commonly associated with PCOS awareness and represents community and healing, while the circle represents wholeness and encourages a lack of shame over ones body and appearance. Purple represents ambiguity between [[wolffian]] and [[müllerian]] while white represents how PCOS can affect any gender.<ref>https://aestheticlgbtq.tumblr.com/post/638041361200906240/proposed-pcos-pride-flag-i-view-pcos-as-being-a</ref> |
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The third PCOS flag was coined by Wiki user [[User:Ayyowazzupking|Ayyowazzupking]] on September 9th of 2021. It has no confirmed meaning.<ref>https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/PCOS?commentId=4400000000000196712</ref> |
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== References == |
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