This article was reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also called polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a condition that impacts women of reproductive age. It gets its name ...

Women with PCOS don’t actually have cysts on their ovaries but instead have too many follicles Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS as it’s better known, is one of the most common causes of ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome silently affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains persistently misunderstood within healthcare systems designed to identify and treat it. This complex hormonal ...

This is the first installment of a 6-part series on the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, will discuss the basics of the ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways PCOS has a strong genetic component but is influenced by lifestyle and ...

SAN ANTONIO – Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that impacts women of reproductive age and can also cause infertility. According to the Office of Women’s Health, PCOS ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had all the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) when I was younger. I could go six months without having my period. I had all the other symptoms, too, like oily skin and ...