Sarah lives in London. She is pregnant with her first child. Her mother had gestational diabetes and Sarah is told this puts her into a higher risk category for the condition, thus she should have a test...
'If you were to create a list of health problems that can be particularly tough on a woman’s body and soul, polycystic ovary syndrome would surely loom large...'
While some Australian experts argue that changing definitions have caused more women to be unnecessarily given the PCOS label, others caution against delaying diagnosis...
The changed definition of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) harms women and brings no clear benefit, say Australian scientists in today’s British Medical Journal...
Lucy was only 14 when she learnt she may develop fertility problems. It was distressing news for someone who went to see her GP about irregular periods. Her doctor said she might have a hormonal condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and she should drop [...]
A broader definition of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has lead to a steep increase in diagnoses. But misdiagnosis may be causing unnecessary fear and anxiety among women.