polycystic ovary syndrome
noun
: a variable disease that is marked by amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and ovarian enlargement and is usually initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen which results in an abnormal cycle of gonadotropin release by the pituitary gland
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Magnesium is an essential mineral for women and may play a role in managing symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), pregnancy, and menopause.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
Irregular menstrual cycles are associated with several health conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 31 May 2024
Patients were told for years that cutting calories would ease the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
—Erik Vance, New York Times, 28 May 2024
Health concerns, such as acne, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and weight loss, are also important to consider.
—Sarah Klein, Health, 28 May 2024
Hendrick has polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
This includes hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland produces too few hormones, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone imbalance that affects ovulation.56 Once diagnosed, these conditions can be treated with medication to help regulate hormones, reducing the spotting episodes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
Getting enough vitamin D may be especially beneficial for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and inflammatory conditions like endometriosis.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Daniela Wood struggled with infertility after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
Irregular menstrual cycles are associated with several health conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 31 May 2024
Patients were told for years that cutting calories would ease the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
—Erik Vance, New York Times, 28 May 2024
Health concerns, such as acne, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and weight loss, are also important to consider.
—Sarah Klein, Health, 28 May 2024
Hendrick has polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
This includes hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland produces too few hormones, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone imbalance that affects ovulation.56 Once diagnosed, these conditions can be treated with medication to help regulate hormones, reducing the spotting episodes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
Getting enough vitamin D may be especially beneficial for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and inflammatory conditions like endometriosis.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Daniela Wood struggled with infertility after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
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