So says a study in the February issue of the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.

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The study adds that the teenagers with these problems and worries need more health care and counselling than they currently receive.

PCOS girls studied
Researchers from the American Johns Hopkins Children's Centre and Harvard University surveyed 187 healthy teen girls and 97 teen girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). That's a common hormonal disorder and a leading cause of infertility and it affects about five percent to 10 percent of girls and women of childbearing age.

Symptoms of PCOS include irregular menstrual cycles, excessive body hair, acne and obesity. Besides infertility, other potential complications of PCOS include heart disease, diabetes and uterine cancer.

Three times more likely to be concerned
The study found that teenage girls with PCOS were three times more likely than other teen girls to be concerned about their future fertility. More than half the girls with PCOS reported their condition had a negative impact on their lives.

The findings indicate that counselling to address the girls' concerns may be critical to improving their quality of life. – (HealthScout News)

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