polycystic ovary syndrome
noun
: a variable disease that is marked by amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and ovarian enlargement and is usually initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen which results in an abnormal cycle of gonadotropin release by the pituitary gland
called also polycystic ovarian syndrome
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GLP-1s for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women with polycystic ovary syndrome produce excess testosterone, which can lead to painful, heavy, or irregular periods, infertility, excess facial and body hair, severe acne, and small cysts on the ovaries.
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Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2025
She was diagnosed with 20 to 30 food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and an MTHFR gene mutation.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
These benefits may be beneficial for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition linked to high androgens (male hormones), acne, excess hair, and irregular periods.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Metformin isn't approved for weight loss in children but sometimes will be prescribed to help a child with prediabetes or a hormonal disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
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Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2025
She was diagnosed with 20 to 30 food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and an MTHFR gene mutation.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
These benefits may be beneficial for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition linked to high androgens (male hormones), acne, excess hair, and irregular periods.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Metformin isn't approved for weight loss in children but sometimes will be prescribed to help a child with prediabetes or a hormonal disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polycystic ovary syndrome
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“Polycystic ovary syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycystic%20ovary%20syndrome. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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