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PCOS

British  

abbreviation

  1. polycystic ovary syndrome

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"A lot of research now has come from Australia, so Australia is now leading the way in terms of PCOS," she says.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

One in eight women in the UK are affected by PCOS, according to the charity Verity.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

But some symptoms are highly suggestive of PCOS, including irregular or missed periods, excessive hair growth on the face and body, acne, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving.

From Slate • Sep. 19, 2025

“RRM diagnoses and treats the root causes of infertility, like endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count, blocked fallopian tubes, miscarriages and hormonal imbalances.”

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

AI can process massive amounts of distinct data, such as that derived from electronic health records, making it an ideal aid in the diagnosis of difficult to diagnose disorders like PCOS.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023