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PCOS

British  

abbreviation

  1. polycystic ovary syndrome

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

From Slate • Sep. 19, 2025

“RRM diagnoses and treats the root causes of infertility, like endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count, blocked fallopian tubes, miscarriages and hormonal imbalances.”

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

In Nigeria, Medlyn, a medical student, is trying to tackle some of the shame surrounding PCOS.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

She warns people against pharmaceuticals such as the birth control pill, or the diabetes drug, metformin, both of which have been found to be helpful for many women with PCOS.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

"PCOS can be challenging to diagnose given its overlap with other conditions," said Skand Shekhar, M.D., senior author of the study and assistant research physician and endocrinologist at the NIEHS.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023