PCOS increases the risk of infertility and can lead to the need for ovulatory induction. This is the fourth installment of a 6-part series on the lifelong journey of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome silently affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains persistently misunderstood within healthcare systems designed to identify and treat it. This complex hormonal ...

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

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy that affects women. PCOS is also a leading cause of infertility. Women with PCOS may present with obesity, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea ...

The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but it is common to see it in women with a family history of PCOS, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome. Due to insulin resistance being linked to obesity, ...

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), ...

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 ...