Monash-Led Research Highlights Urgent Need to Redefine PCOS

Monash-led research highlights urgent need to redefine PCOS

Most experts and those experiencing the potentially debilitating features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which affects one in eight women, want greater awareness and a name change to improve care and outcomes.

The effects of N-acetylcysteine on ovulation and sex hormones profile in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis | British Journal of Nutrition

The effects of N-acetylcysteine on ovulation and sex hormones profile in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Volume 130 Issue 2

PCOS affects 1 in 8 women worldwide, yet it’s often misunderstood. A name change might help

LightField Studios/ShutterstockPolycystic 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 overemphasises “cysts” and the ovaries. In fact, you can have PCOS without cysts. It can affect many parts of the body, not just the ovaries, leading to acne, excess body hair, changes in metabolism and even mental health is…

Global and regional burden of polycystic ovary syndrome, 1990-2021: A systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance, is one of the most common reproductive endocrinopathies. Therefore, this research endeavored to probe the global burden of PCOS from 1990 to 2021 using the Glob...