two articlestagged with 'Polycystic ovary syndrome'

• April 4th 2023
  
  Missed Your Period? Here’s What You Need to Know

  There are many reasons why a woman may miss her period or why periods might stop altogether. Most women have a period every 28 days or so, but it’s common to have a slightly shorter or longer cycle than this (from 21 to 40 days). Some women do not always have a regular menstrual cycle. […]

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• March 26th 2023
  
  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): What you need to know

  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work. The 3 main features of PCOS are: If you have at least 2 of these features, you may be diagnosed with PCOS. Polycystic ovaries Polycystic ovaries contain many harmless follicles up to 8mm (approximately 0.3in) in size.  The follicles are […]

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