This study set out to explore clinicians’ and women’s views and experiences with managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is the first study to explore both clinicians’ and women’s experiences with managing PCOS, illustrating several challenges in managing this heterogeneous condition.
Australia is one of the first high-income countries to implement primary human papillomavirus (HPV)-based screening, ahead of the USA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. Primary HPV testing has recently become one of the recommended options for cervical screening in the USA, but patients may need [...]
Australia is one of the first high-income countries to implement primary human papillomavirus (HPV)-based screening, ahead of the USA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. Primary HPV testing has recently become one of the recommended options for cervical screening in the USA, but patients may need [...]
Do diet, physical activity and contraceptive use change after receiving a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Using longitudinal data 12 months apart, young women newly diagnosed with PCOS were more likely to stop using contraception but did not change their physical activity or vegetable intake.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting reproductive-aged women, with prevalence estimates ranging from 4 to 22.5% depending on the population studied and diagnostic criteria used. This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to explore clinicians’ experiences and views about the challenges and [...]
Our new research among women and clinicians found confusion over the name PCOS, limited evidence about the condition, and large amount of misinformation online fed into common misconceptions about PCOS. These myths and assumptions are harming women and standing in the way of appropriate health care.
Being told you may not be able to have children can be devastating news. Now Sydney researchers believe many women are being diagnosed with a common disorder linked to infertility when they may be perfectly healthy.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is associated with weight gain, irregular periods, skin problems, and signs of excessive male hormones. PCOS is often thought of as being under-diagnosed — but a new study of Australian doctors has found that many are concerned it is, in [...]
This study explored the benefits and harms of being diagnosed with PCOS for women in the community. We found that some women benefited greatly from a diagnosis of PCOS. For example, the diagnosis gave them an explanation for bothersome symptoms and a greater understanding of [...]
Flo and Clue, two popular period-tracking apps, recently introduced health tools that evaluate a woman’s risk for the hormonal imbalance known as polycystic ovary syndrome. ... “You could be making a lot of people concerned they have a problem that they don’t know will have [...]
