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
called also polycystic ovarian syndrome
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Research indicates that girls with autism have higher rates of abnormal hormonal changes, including irregular menstrual cycles, cramps, acne, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than girls without autism.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Driven by her struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Rachel Blank, founder and CEO, launched Allara in 2020 to address the significant gap in care for women with chronic hormonal conditions.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This is similar to other conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), making endometriosis even harder to diagnose.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Curtis, who has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is passionate about women's health education and believes more brides should consider their cycles when setting a wedding date.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Driven by her struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Rachel Blank, founder and CEO, launched Allara in 2020 to address the significant gap in care for women with chronic hormonal conditions.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This is similar to other conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), making endometriosis even harder to diagnose.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Curtis, who has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is passionate about women's health education and believes more brides should consider their cycles when setting a wedding date.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polycystic ovary syndrome
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“Polycystic ovary syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycystic%20ovary%20syndrome. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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