Lean PCOS is a type of PCOS that does not involve overweight or obesity. Because of differences in body composition in the types of PCOS, lean PCOS may need different treatment approaches. Polycystic ...

This is the first installment of a 6-part series on the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, will discuss the basics of the ...

Some people experience PCOS symptoms after stopping hormonal birth control. The informal name for this is post-pill PCOS. These symptoms are typically temporary and resolve without medical ...

PCOS can accelerate the development of increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. This is the fifth installment of a 6-part series on the lifelong journey of polycystic ovary ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that’s caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones in people assigned female at birth. Inflammatory PCOS is often mistaken for a distinct ...

Contrary to myth, the birth control pill does not cause polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It’s quite the opposite, actually. Birth control pills are typically used to help treat symptoms of PCOS.

The female reproductive cycle is regulated by a balance of hormone exchanges between the brain's pituitary gland and the ovaries. The pituitary gland first releases follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), ...

When Leah noticed cystic acne in her late 20s, the pandemic had just started, and her dermatologist suggested it was probably from wearing a mask. When wiry hairs appeared on her chin, she blamed her ...

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Soon after graduating from college, in 2012, Molly Moran started losing her hair. It fell out in clumps every time she showered. “I Googled it and read that, apparently, it’s normal to lose some hair ...