Weight gain, especially belly fat. Gaining weight without major diet changes. Belly and waist fat increase. Feeling bloated/heavy often. 4. Sugar cravings and energy slumps. Cr ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome can be difficult to diagnose, but in some cases the disorder can help explain problems with obesity ...

Pathological cysts are mostly benign, or noncancerous. They include dermoid cysts, cystadenomas, endometriomas, and small cysts associated with the hormonal condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Eggs and embryos from people with polycystic ovary syndrome have altered patterns of so-called epigenetic tags, which could ...

Most ovarian cysts are noncancerous and cause no symptoms. Learn about the different types, their causes, and when to seek treatment.

PCOS hair loss is less common than excess hair growth, but it may happen. Medications, scalp massages, and supplements may help hair regrow.

In PCOS, the “cysts” are actually partially developed eggs that, due to underlying hormonal imbalance, remain dormant. This means they are less likely to be released (ovulation).

Novel research presented today at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects one in eight women globally. However, this complex hormonal condition is under-researched and often misunderstood. This is partly due to its name, which ...

Woman baffled by painful periods had huge ovarian cyst filled with hair and teeth Valentina Milanova was told she might have an ectopic pregnancy, despite not being sexually active ...

New research suggests how PCOS may be partly inherited through "epigenetic memory," offering insight into why the condition tends to run in families.

A complex endocrine disorder with genetic roots, affecting women's health and fertility, requiring early intervention.