polycystic
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Some of the approaches used in RRM — such as fertility awareness, endometriosis excision, or management of polycystic ovary syndrome — can improve fertility for some patients.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Nelson had known since age 23, after diagnoses of endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome, that IVF was her only path to biological children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
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.
From Slate • Sep. 19, 2025
At 20, Wilson was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which can lead to difficulties getting pregnant.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024
Researchers found that people with polycystic ovary syndrome had lower white matter integrity, which may indicate early evidence of brain aging.
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2024
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