Research Notes on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is caused by a woman's hormones being out of balance. About one in ten women of childbearing age has PCOS. It can occur in girls as young as 11 years old. PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility (not being able to get pregnant).
5 Great Resources on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- eMedicine: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Polycystic Ovary Disease
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- KidsHealth: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- MedicineNet: Polycsytic Ovarian Syndrome
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5 Latest Headlines on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
- Wikipedia: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Mayo Clinic: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Introduction
- IVF-Infertility: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- FamilyDoctor: What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
- The University of Chicago Medical Center: What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
- KidsHealth: What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
What Are The Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
- Mayo Clinic: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
- WomensHealth.gov: What are the Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
- MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
- Cleveland Clinic: What are the Symptoms of PCOS?
- UpToDate: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - Signs and Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
- Mayo Clinic: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Causes
- FamilyDoctor: What Causes PCOS?
- UpToDate: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - Cause
- WomensHealth.gov: What Causes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
- UpToDate: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - Treatments
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment Overview
- Mayo Clinic: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Treatment
- MedicineNet: What Treatments are Available for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
- IVF-Infertility: Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women Who Wish to Conceive & Who Do Not Wish To Conceive
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- CafeMom: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Support Group
- Plus Size Pregnancy: PCOS Birth Stories
- DailyStrength: Polycystic Ovraian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
- Yahoo Health Groups: Newly Diagnosed Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Support Group | PCOS Pals: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Support Group
- iVillage Total Health: PCOS
- Yahoo Message Boards: PCOS Help!
Foundations and Support Groups on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association: PCOS Support and Education
- PCOS Worldwide Support: PCOS Support
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- PubMed Central: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Google Scholar: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Clinical Trials on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- CenterWatch: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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