03/09/2025
Polycystic o***y syndrome (known as PCOS) is a common hormone disorder. Polycystic ovaries are usually larger in size and contain more follicles than normal. A follicle is where an egg develops and the term Polycystic ovaries was coined in the 1930s because it was thought that the ovaries contained many cysts, which was incorrect as the “cysts” were in fact just follicles.
It is important to know that having polycystic ovaries does not necessarily mean that the woman has Polycystic O***y syndrome. Some women have polycystic ovaries without any symptoms. Only women manifesting symptoms are classified as having the syndrome. Studies show that 20 – 25% of all women have polycystic ovaries, but less than 10% will have the syndrome.
Find out all you need to know in our blog post from our CEO Mr Michael Ah-Moye, which includes a helpful video from Mr David Ogutu - Medical Director at Herts & Essex Fertility Centre: https://hertsandessexfertility.com/what-women-need-to-know-about-polycystic-o***y-syndrome-pcos/
