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PCOS

British  

abbreviation

  1. polycystic ovary syndrome

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There’s much that scientists still don’t know about PCOS, including how to cure it.

From Slate • Sep. 19, 2025

She warns people against pharmaceuticals such as the birth control pill, or the diabetes drug, metformin, both of which have been found to be helpful for many women with PCOS.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

“It’s been a hard journey to accept my PCOS, my hair, my weight,” she said.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

BMI restrictions also do not often consider the impact of health conditions affecting weight such as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2024

"PCOS can be challenging to diagnose given its overlap with other conditions," said Skand Shekhar, M.D., senior author of the study and assistant research physician and endocrinologist at the NIEHS.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023