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 ...

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

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 ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions in the United States, but it also remains overwhelmingly misunderstood by both patients and medical professionals. Many people with PCOS are stuck ...

The female reproductive cycle is regulated by a balance of hormone exchanges between the brain's pituitary gland and the ovaries. The pituitary gland first releases follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly diagnosed in young Indian women, with lifestyle shifts like high screen time and processed diets contributing significantly. Enhanced awareness and ...

Epidemiologist Margaret Du says women with PCOS may benefit from increased surveillance for pancreatic cancer, although more research is needed. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder ...

PCOS increases the risk of infertility and can lead to the need for ovulatory induction. This is the fourth installment of a 6-part series on the lifelong journey of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) ...