Commentary: My experience with PCOS taught me that reproductive health is about more than having babies
Over a decade ago, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, better known as PCOS, a metabolic, hormonal and genetic disorder that affects 1 in 10 people with ovaries. It took nearly that long to reach the diagnosis. As a syndrome, PCOS is not discovered by a single test. In fact, it is characterized by a multitude of overlapping factors including excess facial and body hair, insulin resistance, irregular menstrual cycles, hair loss, abnormal weight gain, severe acne and infertility. In
