Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms due to elevated androgens (male hormones) in women. Signs and symptoms of PCOS include irregular or no menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess body and facial hair, acne, pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant, and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin. Associated conditions include type 2 diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, mood disorders, and endometrial cancer.
Nearly half of the funding for public schools in the United States, however, is provided through local taxes, generating large differences in funding between wealthy and impoverished communities (National Center for Education Statistics, 2000a).
Funding for Health and Welfare. Most of the stateâs public health and welfare programs are administered by three state agencies: the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS, the stateâs alternative to Medicaid), the Department of Economic Security (DES), and the Department of Health Services (DHS).