Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not a disease but a syndrome involving a hormonal ...

Weight loss does improve certain PCOS symptoms, per a 2024 systematic review in Annals of Internal Medicine, but again, it’s extra tricky for those with the under-researched condition.

In general, if a cyst grows big enough, it can interfere with the ovary’s blood supply, cause the ovary to twist (known as ...

[1] The clinical issues in PCOS relate to menstrual irregularities, symptoms of excess androgen and cystic ovaries. [2] While not universal, and not part of the definition, insulin resistance and ...