Fans celebrated when Keke Palmer revealed in December that she's expecting her first child. After all, the 29-year-old has been open in the past about struggling with polycystic ovary syndrome, or ...

PHOTO: KEN MCKAY / ITV / REX SHUTTERSTOCK. “Body positivity” is a much discussed ideal, but often in the context of a conventionally beautiful woman with the gentlest of curves or a wisp of armpit ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as PCOS, gets a lot of attention — primarily for things like irregular periods, acne, ...

If you have PCOS, avoid refined carbs, sugary foods, fried items, processed snacks, excess dairy, and alcohol to support ...

The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but it is common to see it in women with a family history of PCOS, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome. Due to insulin resistance being linked to obesity, ...

While hosting last weekend’s “Saturday Night Live,” actress Keke Palmer used her opening monologue to reveal she is expecting her first child. It was a reveal met with much joy from her fans and the ...

Which organ systems can PCOS affect in women? Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormone abnormality that affects around 1 in 10 women. The origins of PCOS aren't entirely clear but PCOS ...

A more thoughtful, deliberate approach to diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is needed, experts argue in a research analysis published online August 16 in the BMJ. They say the current ...

The symptoms creep up on you: periods that last too long or don’t come at all, acne that persists well beyond the teen years, excessive hair growth, stubborn weight gain, and an increased risk of ...

Nordic women with PCOS face a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those without, with the risk persisting in those ...

Scientists have discovered a common genetic variant in half of all women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The genetic alteration causes high levels of testosterone and may be the cause of the ...