PCOS

abbreviation

1. polycystic ovary syndrome

Example Sentences

One in eight women in the UK are affected by PCOS, according to the charity Verity.

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"A lot of research now has come from Australia, so Australia is now leading the way in terms of PCOS," she says.

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Look up polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, and every definition you find will state that the hormonal disorder manifests in women and people with ovaries of reproductive age.

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There’s much that scientists still don’t know about PCOS, including how to cure it.

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But some symptoms are highly suggestive of PCOS, including irregular or missed periods, excessive hair growth on the face and body, acne, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving.

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