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Understanding what a PCOS ultrasound shows

For many women dealing with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an ultrasound scan is the first step toward uncovering answers to symptoms that have been confusing or frustrating for months. You finally ...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Distinctive When Unilateral

April 10, 2012 (Phoenix, Arizona) — Women shown on ultrasound imaging to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) involving just 1 ovary have significantly lower rates of menstrual cycle irregularity ...
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What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? What Women Need to Know

This article was reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also called polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a condition that impacts women of reproductive age. It gets its name ...
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PCOS is a big threat to women's health, but it's still under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated

The Canadian researchers also found obesity, dyslipidemia (abnormal levels of fat in your blood) and Type 2 diabetes to be two to three times more common for women with PCOS. And most importantly, ...
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An Elusive PCOS Diagnosis Could Explain Obesity Issues

As a teenager, Ali Chappell, PhD, CEO and founder of Lilli Health, hid food in her room. She said that while she had plenty of access to meals and snacks, she never felt satisfied. Chappell felt shame ...