Not just ovaries—new name for PCOS reflects the condition's multisystem nature
An estimated 1 in 8 women live with polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS.
An estimated 1 in 8 women live with polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS. However, the name is a bit of a misnomer; it suggests that the condition affects only the ovaries. In actuality, the condition is a broader metabolic and hormonal disorder. After years of research and patient advocacy, a recent report in The Lancet announced a new…
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