When Alex Allan was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) aged 22 her GP told her the symptoms could only be ...

When Branneisha Cooper was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that affects one in 10 women of childbearing age, she thought medication might help with her irregular ...

Every morning, Jeni Gutke swallows 12 pills. In the evening, she takes 15 more, then another before bed. She also takes an injectable medication once weekly, and two other medications as needed. Gutke ...

Investigators assessed the use of different combined oral contraceptive pills for the treatment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, as an update to recent evidence-based guidelines. While no ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder often treated with birth control. But Dr. Fran Haydanek, an ObGyn, said supplements can also help the symptoms of PCOS. Supplements she recommends for ...

But as of late, there's been a new, unwelcome addition to my scroll: PillTok. PillTok is exactly what you think it is — a corner of TikTok that's filled with videos showing women who have 'quit' the ...

The symptoms of these two conditions are similar to side effects of hormonal contraception or may be covered up by the pill, ...

People with PCOS may experience a wide range of symptoms, such as fatigue. Conditions that co-occur with PCOS can also cause fatigue, such as sleep disorders and mental health issues. Polycystic ...

Dr. Hall also shares that "PCOS can also lead to increased hair growth on the face, hair, back and buttocks as well as hair thinning on the scalp. Many women also experience something called ...