polycystic ovary syndrome

noun

1. PCOS. a hormonal disorder in which the Graafian follicles in the ovary fail to develop completely so that they are unable to ovulate, remaining as multiple cysts that distend the ovary. The results can include reduced fertility, obesity, and hirsutism

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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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Hysterectomy, in addition to being a choice that can be made as part of gender-affirming care, is basically a catchall solution to any issue someone with female reproductive organs might be experiencing, like fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, uterine prolapse, or good old-fashioned mysterious “abnormal uterine bleeding.”

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The next webinar will take place on Tuesday evening and will discuss polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

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She said she was told weight loss could help her start having periods again after they stopped due to bloating caused by polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Sarah Curtiss, 30, from North Hykeham, has polycystic ovary syndrome and spent years trying for a baby.

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