PCOS symptoms include increased acne and male-pattern hair growth, such as hair growing on a woman's chin or chest. (Photo: Getty Images) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal ...

The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but it is common to see it in women with a family history of PCOS, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome. Due to insulin resistance being linked to obesity, ...

Researchers have found a possible link between the common hormone disorder PCOS and cognitive decline later in life. PCOS, which stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, is the most common endocrine ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may cause abdominal weight gain—often referred to as PCOS belly. About 20% of people with PCOS develop this symptom. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects people ...

VIRGINIA BEACH -- Some women who've put on a lot of weight in a short amount of time or have uncontrollable cravings for carbs may have a serious medical condition and not even know it. 38-year-old ...

Bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) are membrane-bound particles between 20 and 400 nanometers (nm) in size that are secreted by bacteria. BEVs carry bioactive agents that mediate cell-to-cell ...

Researchers aren’t exactly sure why depression and PCOS often occur together. However, there are several research-supported hypotheses as to why this is the case. Approximately 70 percent of women ...

Losing weight is hard, but it’s especially challenging for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)—a health condition that affects 1 in 10 women between the ages of 15 and 44. Women with PCOS ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) does not increase the risk of cervical cancer. Having one condition does not cause the other, although the two do share some of the same symptoms. PCOS is a common ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition in women during their reproductive years. Yet no one knows precisely what causes it, and it has no cure. PCOS is a common reason ...