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 ...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, affects an estimated six to 21 percent of women of childbearing age, 75 percent of whom struggle to get pregnant. Now, scientists have discovered the potential ...

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, ...

Up until now, a few major questions about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have gone unanswered. For those of you who don’t know, PCOS affects a woman’s reproductive system and fertility, but as of ...

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 ...

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 ...

PCOS symptoms include excess hair growth, weight gain, acne, darkened skin, and thinning hair. Women with PCOS may also experience irregular periods because of disrupted ovulation. It's important to ...

Many people in India face the frustration of irregular periods, unexplained weight gain, and fatigue that seem to point to ...

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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . September is designated Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of the reproductive ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—the leading cause of infertility in women—could be triggered in the womb, according to scientists who have reversed the little-understood condition in mice. Researchers in ...