Medical Monday: Your period and your waistline

These are two things which concern all women of women of reproductive age. But are they connected ? Find out more in our section on Chronic Estrogenized Anovulation. This is not some rare medical condition. You may have heard of it as " polycystic ovarian syndrome" . Irregular periods, central obesity, problems with carbohydrate metabolism and even increased cardiovascular risk do go together in a way that should concern you. Be sure to click on all the hyperlinks to round out your understanding.