Meaning of PCOS | Babel Free

Definitions

Initialism of polycystic ovary syndrome.

abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable

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“The chronic condition affects around 8% to 13% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but as many as 70% could be experiencing PCOS while undiagnosed.”

“As many as one in 10 women have PCOS, a condition associated with hormonal disturbances that can range from weight gain, “unwanted” body hair and hair loss, to irregular periods and struggles to conceive children (including an increased risk of miscarriage).”

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