polycystic
adjective
poly·cys·tic
ˌpä-lē-ˈsi-stik 
: having or involving more than one cyst
polycystic kidneys
a polycystic disease
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People with polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, are likely well acquainted with the challenges the endocrine disorder presents for fertility and the discomfort associated with irregular periods, painful ovarian cysts, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving as a result of elevated androgen levels.
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Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
Health conditions that affect a person’s hormone levels, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cause irregular menstrual cycles and can cause infertility.1
People who do not get their menstrual period most months may be at risk of infertility.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025
Though the medication was originally developed as a diabetes drug, it’s been shown to be effective for a myriad of conditions, like polycystic ovarian syndrome and migraines.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Underlying health conditions: Conditions like Hashimoto’s disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can make weight loss harder by affecting metabolism and hormones linked to appetite.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 June 2025
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Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
Health conditions that affect a person’s hormone levels, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cause irregular menstrual cycles and can cause infertility.1
People who do not get their menstrual period most months may be at risk of infertility.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025
Though the medication was originally developed as a diabetes drug, it’s been shown to be effective for a myriad of conditions, like polycystic ovarian syndrome and migraines.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Underlying health conditions: Conditions like Hashimoto’s disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can make weight loss harder by affecting metabolism and hormones linked to appetite.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 June 2025
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“Polycystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycystic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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polycystic
adjective
poly·cys·tic
-ˈsis-tik
: having or involving more than one cyst
polycystic kidneys
polycystic disease
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