Polycystic

The exact cause of PCOS is unknown to doctors. Research indicates a combination of insulin resistance, hormone imbalance, and family history. Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common hormonal conditions for females, with the Endocrine Society estimating it affects around 1 in 8 women globally – more than 170 million people. One update first. In May 2026, the condition was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, by an international group. It menti