Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways PCOS has a strong genetic component but is influenced by lifestyle and ...

2. Far from rare, PCOS affects as many as 1 in 10 women. Since the syndrome was first described by Stein and Leventhal, the diagnostic criteria for PCOS have changed, and it is now estimated that as ...

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, ...

Nordic women with PCOS face a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those without, with the risk persisting in those ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions in the United States, but it also remains overwhelmingly misunderstood by both patients and medical professionals. Many people with PCOS are stuck ...

Hair loss is no longer a problem limited to men. A large number of women in their 20s-30s are noticing excessive shedding, ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies found that ketogenic diets were associated with short-term reductions in ...

Patients with PCOS have higher levels of androgens, leading to increased visceral fat that results in insulin resistance, overall weight gain, and ultimately obesity. This is the second installment of ...