ther problems of Polystic Ovary Syndrome can include:

ENDOMETRIAL CANCER--normally, the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) builds up and then sloughs off each month during menstruation.  High androgen levels in interfere with ovulation, so women with PCOS don't regularly shed the endometrium.  Women with untreated PCOS run the risk of endometrial cancer early in life.
DIABETES--Seventy-five years ago, two French physicians described "the diabetes of bearded women," an obvious reference to the increased body hair that often accompanies PCOS.  It is clear today that some , but not all, women with PCOS have trouble using their body's insulin.  Up to 30% of women with PCOS have impaired glucose tolerance, a major risk disease; 7.5% of women under age 45 with PCOS actually have type 2 diabetes, compared with 1% of women this age without PCOS.
HEART DISEASE--people with high insulin levels often have low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, high levels of other fat-carrying molecules (triglycerides), and high blood pressure--all known to increase the chance of hart attack or stroke.  These risk factors have been seen in women with PCOS.  The only long-term follow-up suggests that they do face an increased risk for heart disease later in life (Source:  http://onhealth.com)

Doctors are unable to diagnose PCOS by using one simple test.  The most common methods used are a combination of

• Blood tests to detect abnormal hormone levels
  
• Ultrasound of the ovaries
  
• Thorough patient history 
  

n addition to infertility treatments, women with PCOS may seek treatment for other symptoms.  Some treatments are:

• Oral Contraceptives--controlled dosage of hormones regulates menstrual cycles, allows the endometrial lining to be shed every four weeks; reduces endometrial cancer risk.
  

• Anti-androgens--blocks the effects of androgens, high doses can reduce unwanted hair growth and acne.
  

• Dietary Changes--a low carbohydrate diet & exercise can help with weight loss in women with PCOS; weight loss lowers insulin levels, reduces risk of cardiovascular disease & diabetes.
  

• Electrolysis--can decrease or eliminate unwanted hair growth.
  

• Alternative Therapies--some women with PCOS have found relief from symptoms through alternative therapies such as herbs, acupuncture, homeopathic remedies and other alternative approaches.