Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways PCOS has a strong genetic component but is influenced by lifestyle and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Each 1 standard deviation increase in PCOS polygenic risk score for children and adolescents increases the odds ...

A new study has provided the first direct evidence that inherited DNA variants can cause the hormonal abnormalities characteristic of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Using gene regulatory mapping ...

New study uncovers genetic links between testosterone regulation and polycystic ovary syndrome, shedding light on the role of androgens in PCOS development. Study: Unveiling the shared genetic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers are using machine learning to identify data-driven PCOS subtypes. Findings may lead to more precise ...

Authors: Andrea Dunaif, MD, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease for the Mount Sinai Health System and the Lillian and Henry M. Stratton Professor of Molecular Medicine at ...

This article was reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also called polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a condition that impacts women of reproductive age. It gets its name ...

Elevated body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); conversely, the severity of PCOS may contribute to a higher BMI. "The findings highlight the ...

Increased testosterone levels are a consistent hormonal abnormality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A study has identified specific DNA variants in the gene DENND1A, which increase ...

Tana Ramsay, wife to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, recently revealed she struggled with infertility after a PCOS diagnosis. Speaking on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast recently, Tana Ramsay, 50, ...