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

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 (PCOS) is thought to be the most common endocrine disorder in women, with rates ranging from 7-10 percent of women of childbearing age. In the United States, an estimated 5-6 ...

If you are a woman between the ages of 20 and 40, you have probably heard of polycystic ovary disease. In fact, women from this age group in the current generation are more likely than ever to be ...

ELDRIDGE, Iowa — A new Quad Cities nonprofit is on a mission to raise awareness about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, a common yet often misunderstood health condition affecting millions of women.