{"id":2244,"date":"2021-11-24T14:51:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T14:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5c94728ac9.nxcli.io\/en\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2021-11-25T09:28:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T09:28:03","slug":"polycystic-ovary-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.femfresh.eu\/en\/expert-advice\/polycystic-ovary-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/h1>
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There are so many myths and so much misunderstanding surrounding PCOS, which is surprising as it affects as many as 1 in 10 women. In this blog post, Dr Frankie has you covered and will clear up some of the confusion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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What is PCOS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and it is a condition which affects a woman\u2019s ovaries. The first confusing thing about PCOS is the name \u2013 you don\u2019t actually have to have cysts on your ovaries to be diagnosed with this condition. More about this later\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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How do I know if I have it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Symptoms of PCOS usually become apparent during late teenage years or early 20s around half of women who have this condition don\u2019t even show symptoms. Symptoms vary from woman to woman, but can include:<\/p>\n