polycystic ovary syndrome
noun
: a variable disease that is marked by amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and ovarian enlargement and is usually initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen which results in an abnormal cycle of gonadotropin release by the pituitary gland
called also polycystic ovarian syndrome
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Many of the symptoms of her polycystic ovary syndrome disappeared, too. 
Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022 However, they are not indicated for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome or other issues such as acne. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 11 July 2022 Over the past few years, the 28-year-old actress and singer has been vocal about her challenges with adult acne, revealing in December 2020 that the source was a hormone condition called PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 After her latest miscarriage, Murgatroyd was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal imbalance that can affect ovulation and fertility. Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 Tia plans to offer fertility testing and assessments; treatment for conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome; and therapy and support groups tailored to patients dealing with infertility. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 May 2022 Many patients have medical problems related to severe obesity, including diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, sleep apnea and painful arthritic joints. Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 26 Apr. 2022 In 2016, the Star Wars star took to Instagram to get real about her experiences with both endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and navigating all the symptoms from chronic pain to skin issues. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2022 Many target hard-to-manage conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which have symptoms ranging from weight gain to muscle soreness to depression. Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 8 July 2021 See More
Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022 However, they are not indicated for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome or other issues such as acne. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 11 July 2022 Over the past few years, the 28-year-old actress and singer has been vocal about her challenges with adult acne, revealing in December 2020 that the source was a hormone condition called PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 After her latest miscarriage, Murgatroyd was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal imbalance that can affect ovulation and fertility. Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 Tia plans to offer fertility testing and assessments; treatment for conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome; and therapy and support groups tailored to patients dealing with infertility. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 May 2022 Many patients have medical problems related to severe obesity, including diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, sleep apnea and painful arthritic joints. Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 26 Apr. 2022 In 2016, the Star Wars star took to Instagram to get real about her experiences with both endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and navigating all the symptoms from chronic pain to skin issues. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2022 Many target hard-to-manage conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which have symptoms ranging from weight gain to muscle soreness to depression. Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 8 July 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1956, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
polycystic ovary syndrome
noun
: a variable disorder that is marked especially by amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and ovarian enlargement and is usually initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen which results in an abnormal cycle of gonadotropin release by the pituitary gland —abbreviation PCOS
called also polycystic ovarian disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, polycystic ovary disease, Stein-Leventhal syndrome