A genome-wide study reveals significant genetic overlap between polycystic ovary syndrome and testosterone-related traits, ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects females of reproductive age. Due to excessive production of testosterone, some people may experience hair loss or thinning.

Testosterone (T) is a critical predictor of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but the genetic overlap between T and PCOS has not been established. Here by leveraging genetic datasets from large-scale ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a ...

PCOS is a condition affecting millions of women in the world. Its symptoms can be quite wide-ranging, from irregular periods to fertility challenges. Given that no cure is known for PCOS, the ...

[23,24] In another placebo-controlled study, metformin improved hyperinsulinemia and reduced androgen levels in nonobese women with PCOS within 4-6 weeks. [4] No change was seen in the control ...

There are several red flag signs you may be suffering from the condition as up to 70% of cases are undiagnosed.

Androgens are a type of hormone normally found in abundance in men, but women normally have them in smaller amounts. Women with PCOS often have high levels of androgens. This can cause more ...

Even though up to 10% of women struggle with PCOS, many spend years getting a diagnosis and treatment. Experts are working to ...