PCOS

Initialism of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Noun

  1. Initialism of polycystic ovary syndrome.
    • The chronic condition affects around 8% to 13% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but as many as 70% could be experiencing PCOS while undiagnosed. - 2024...
    • As many as one in 10 women have PCOS, a condition associated with hormonal disturbances that can range from weight gain, “unwanted” body hair and hair loss, to irregular periods and struggles to conceive children...