What the polycystic ovary syndrome name change means
For decades, millions of women have walked into clinics, described a complex web of physical and emotional symptoms, and walked out with a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This condition affects an estimated 170 million women globally during their reproductive years. It is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women, affecting one in eight globally. Yet, the name we have used for it is fundamentally flawed.
The term …
What the polycystic ovary syndrome name change means
