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, ...

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 ...

DULUTH, Minn. - For Amber Boettcher, there was excruciating pain and unwanted hair growth.Molly Rineck developed significant acne for the first time in her life when she was in her early 20s.Amy Feely ...

According to Verity UK, PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) affects one in ten people with ovaries in the UK. This figure proves just how common the condition is, and how many of us deal with it on a ...

Background: This paper reports the findings of an exploratory study about the information women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) want to know about their condition and the ...

For many women, unexplained weight gain, irregular periods or fertility issues are often brushed off, but for many, these are signs of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Sign up for our Daily eBlast to ...

PCOS may cause hair loss because it is linked to elevated levels of DHT, which causes balding. Hair loss in women with PCOS usually shows up along the hair part, where it start to thin. Treat ...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects a woman’s reproductive hormones. This imbalance in hormones causes irregular menstrual cycles (periods) and may make it difficult to become pregnant. One in ...

Parents often take on many roles, such as teacher, advisor, and friend; however, talking about menstrual health often feels ...

This study used in-depth qualitative interviews to explore the complexity and in-process nature of meanings, attached to PCOS. [16] Women were recruited for the study from two major sources. Initially ...