Polycystic Ovary Syndrome News

Hormonal dysregulation seen in polycystic ovary syndrome can cause a cascade of issues for women, from hirsutism and weight gain to subfertility and type 2 diabetes. Yet beyond the reproductive years, the condition is often ignored.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome and high androgen levels may have a higher risk for liver disease than those with PCOS and normal androgen levels, according to an analysis of UK Biobank data.

Polycystic ovary syndrome presents in many forms with many manifestations, which is why providers must work with patients to treat the condition while factoring in their preferences and top concerns.

BOSTON — Evidence suggests hyperandrogenism is associated with changes in the gut microbiome in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and the gut microbiome may play a causal role in PCOS metabolic dysregulation, according to a speaker.

BOSTON — In this video exclusive, Andrea Dunaif, MD, discusses some of the latest research on polycystic ovary syndrome featured at the ENDO 2024.

Utilizing alternative, botanical treatments for acne may target the underlying causes of disease and improve severity, according to a study.

Findings on the use of inositol for managing polycystic ovary syndrome are inconclusive, with results varying based on therapy, trial design and outcomes reported, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Addressing the internal hormonal changes in women will directly affect the appearance of their skin, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome were at a more than eightfold risk for attempting suicide, with young adults particularly susceptible to risk, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

PHILADELPHIA — Two common reproductive health conditions, dysmenorrhea and polycystic ovary syndrome, are associated with increasing CVD risk in women, according to research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.