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PCOS

British

abbreviation

polycystic ovary syndrome

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Mur added that researchers were now using the same approach to detect endometriosis and PCOS, where "diagnoses are very poor and also very delayed".

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The circle supports women and girls with endometriosis, PCOS, or "any other hormonal and reproductive health conditions," she said.

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

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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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