Patients with PCOS have higher levels of androgens, leading to increased visceral fat that results in insulin resistance, overall weight gain, and ultimately obesity. This is the second installment of ...

Insulin resistance has been found in adolescents with PCOS, however, health care providers are not always testing and monitoring for this early in a female’s life. This is the third installment of a 6 ...

A new review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) is aimed at helping clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that affects about 10% of ...

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), ...

At least 10% of women of childbearing ages have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that has both ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a type of endocrine disorder characterized by an abnormal menstrual cycle and the presence of multiple small cysts on the ovaries. The condition is developed due to ...

An ancient Chinese remedy for malaria could offer new hope to the 10% of reproductive-age women living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a poorly understood endocrine disorder that can cause ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways High testosterone in women can cause unwanted facial hair, acne, and ...

Ajike Saratu Omagbemi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

"Polycystic ovarian syndrome can be treated effectively, and early diagnosis can allow for close monitoring and preventive care," said lead author Dr. Ebernella Shirin Dason, a reproductive ...