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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Brittany Ingram was diagnosed with endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), both of which can affect reproductive health, and even lead to infertility, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015.
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 19 July 2025
During the show, Pieterse experienced health issues with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, which caused her weight to fluctuate and she was bullied online.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
That’s because it might be associated with conditions related to hormonal imbalances, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
Any chronic condition can be an emotional journey, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is no exception.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 June 2025
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 19 July 2025
During the show, Pieterse experienced health issues with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, which caused her weight to fluctuate and she was bullied online.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
That’s because it might be associated with conditions related to hormonal imbalances, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
Any chronic condition can be an emotional journey, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is no exception.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 June 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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