Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS as it’s better known, is one of the most common causes of infertility in women. Yet its ...

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition which affects the way the ovaries work. According to the NHS, ...

PCOS and PCOD are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Experts explain how they differ, their symptoms, and which condition may require more medical attention.

2. Far from rare, PCOS affects as many as 1 in 10 women. Since the syndrome was first described by Stein and Leventhal, the diagnostic criteria for PCOS have changed, and it is now estimated that as ...

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), ...

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People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, ...

Women in their 30s and 40s with a common condition affecting how the ovaries work are more likely to get heart disease. That's the finding of a study published today in the European Journal of ...

Dr. Mildred Nelson, OB/GYN, stops by to talk about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS. This condition occurs when a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause infertility, excessive unwanted ...