Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

Despite brave women like Harnaam Kaur sharing their experiences of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the condition is still misunderstood by many people. One of the symptoms, for instance, can be ...

Cory Ruth, a registered dietitian and women’s health expert, first started noticing irregular periods in her teens. “I remember always feeling like something was off. In high school, we learned that ...

September is designated Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of the reproductive condition. According to the HHS Office on Women’s Health, about 10% of women of childbearing ...

“I went to a great doctor, and the minute she looked at me, she was like, ‘Oh, you have PCOS,’” she told Health in September. “It explained everything. Through diet, I have been able to manage it. But ...

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 ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is a hormonal condition in which small fluid-filled sacs, or cysts, form on the ovaries. It ...

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Some evidence suggests that a connection may exist between hidradenitis suppurative (HS) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, researchers are still unsure exactly what the connection is.

Scientists believe women whose mothers have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), one of the leading causes of infertility, are five times more likely to develop the condition. Researchers studied women ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are increasingly turning to blockbuster weight-loss drugs from Eli Lilly and Novo ...

Estrogen—which includes estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3)—is an essential hormone associated with female ...