The Conversation

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a big threat to women’s health, but it’s still under‑recognized, under‑diagnosed and under‑treated

The Canadian researchers also found obesity, dyslipidemia (abnormal levels of fat in your blood) and Type 2 diabetes to be two to three times more common for women with PCOS. And most importantly, ...

The biggest myths about a common women’s condition — and why it’s so difficult to diagnose

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a complex condition ...
Medscape

Cortisol and the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Adrenal steroidogenesis is under the control of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. Furthermore, metabolic factors including insulin and obesity-related signals may play a role in the ...
Washington Post

This hormone condition affects millions of women but is often misdiagnosed

Scrolling through Instagram on her lunch break, Alexis King came across video of model and actress Lori Harvey talking about how long it took for doctors to finally diagnose her with what turned out ...
Medscape

Cushing's Syndrome in Women With Polycystic Ovaries and Hyperandrogenism

Clinical features initially attributed to PCOS Hirsutism, subfertility, greasy skin and acne Hirsutism, secondary amenorrhea, weight gain Subfertility, weight gain Obesity, weight gain, primary ...
The Scientist

Why is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Now Called PMOS? For Better Care

For more than two decades, I have studied a condition that shapes the lives of about 10-13 percent of women. 1 This condition causes complex, wide-ranging symptoms such as irregular periods, excessive ...