Polycystic ovary syndrome is being relabelled polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to correct the misconception that it is solely a gynaecological disease that creates ovarian cysts. Here’s what y ...

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

Here's everything you need to know about the PCOS name change, including why it matters for diagnosis and treating.

When Emily S., 28, was a teenager, more than one doctor told her that irregular periods were normal for her age. Dermatologists said the cystic acne along Emily’s jawline was a natural result of being ...

Persistent misconceptions have made this hormonal disorder difficult to diagnose. Here we dispel 10 common myths about the condition.

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) can make you approach pregnancy with caution. You may feel a mix of emotions, from confusion to excitement, about the prospect of motherhood. The common early signs ...

Every morning, Jeni Gutke swallows 12 pills. In the evening, she takes 15 more, then another before bed. She also takes an injectable medication once weekly, and two other medications as needed. Gutke ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After nearly a century of disagreements over what, exactly, defines the condition, as well as a lack of research, PCOS is still ...