polycystic ovary syndrome

noun

1. a hormonal disorder in which the Graafian follicles in the ovary fail to develop completely so that they are unable to ovulate, remaining as multiple cysts that distend the ovary. The results can include reduced fertility, obesity, and hirsutism PCOS

Example Sentences

Sarah Curtiss, 30, from North Hykeham, has polycystic ovary syndrome and spent years trying for a baby.

From BBC

She also has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which the Office on Women’s Health says causes “a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect overall health and appearance.”

From Los Angeles Times

“By selecting anovulatory women with polycystic ovary syndrome, we additionally aimed to reduce the variability of taste perception across different phases of the menstrual cycle.”

From Salon

At 20, Wilson was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which can lead to difficulties getting pregnant.

From BBC

Researchers are also studying whether these drugs could help women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a leading cause of infertility that leads to irregular periods and is more common in women with obesity.

From Seattle Times