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Complete PCOS Diagnosis and Testing Guide: What Is PCOS and How to Get Diagnosed
PCOS affects an estimated 8–13% of women of reproductive age, and the World Health Organization reports that up to 70% of cases go undiagnosed worldwide. This guide covers the Rotterdam criteria, the tests clinicians use, and how to advocate for a timely diagnosis.
PCOS Treatment and Medications: Guide to Evidence-Based Management Options
There is no cure for PCOS, but symptoms can be managed. This guide summarises what the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline recommends — from combined oral contraceptives to metformin, letrozole and lifestyle care — so you can have a better conversation with your clinician.
PCOS Diet and Lifestyle: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Search results promise miracle PCOS diets. The 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline does not endorse any single diet. Here is what the guideline does say about nutrition, movement, sleep and stigma-free care.
Fibroid Treatment Guide: From Medication to Surgery
Uterine fibroids are extremely common — by age 50, more than 80% of Black women and nearly 70% of white women have developed them. Treatment options range from medication to uterine-sparing procedures to hysterectomy. Here is an evidence-based overview.
PCOS, Fertility and Pregnancy: What the Guidelines Say
PCOS is a leading cause of anovulatory infertility, and most treatment pathways start with restoring ovulation. Here is what the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline recommends, and what treatment can cost in the U.S.
Understanding PCOS: A Comprehensive Guide to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is one of the most common endocrine conditions in women of reproductive age, affecting an estimated 8–13% globally. This primer covers what it is, how it is recognised, and the long-term health risks worth monitoring.
The Four PCOS Phenotypes: Understanding Your Type
PCOS is not one-size-fits-all. The Rotterdam framework produces four recognised phenotypes, and which one you have can shape the conversation you have with your clinician about treatment priorities.
PCOS Across Racial and Ethnic Groups: What Is Established and What Is Not
Claims about racial differences in PCOS circulate widely online, and many are not well supported. Here is what the peer-reviewed evidence establishes — and where the honest answer is that the research has not been done.
Uterus-Sparing Fibroid Treatments: Beyond Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is not the only answer to fibroids, yet it accounts for a large share of fibroid care in the U.S. Here is an overview of uterus-preserving options and the questions to ask about each.
The Research Funding Gap in Women's Health
PCOS and fibroids affect millions, yet NIH RePORTER shows roughly $33 million awarded to PCOS projects and $31 million to fibroid projects in FY2023. Here is what the funding record actually shows.
PCOS Testing Guide: The Workup, Explained
A PCOS workup is mostly about confirming two of three Rotterdam features and ruling out conditions that mimic them. Here is what each test is for, based on the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline.
Fibroids and Black Women: What the Evidence Documents
The fibroid disparity is one of the best-documented inequities in gynaecology: higher prevalence, earlier onset, more severe anaemia. Here are the primary sources.
Working Through Fibroids: Navigating Career and Symptoms
Heavy bleeding and pelvic pain do not pause for a career. We could not verify the workplace statistics that circulate on this topic, so this article sticks to documented clinical evidence and practical strategy.
Beauty Products and Environmental Exposures: What the Research Shows
Personal care products and air pollution are not distributed equally. Here is the peer-reviewed evidence on chemical exposure disparities — and where the science stops short of proving cause.
PCOS in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Caution and Care
Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is genuinely difficult, because normal adolescence mimics several PCOS features. The 2023 International Guideline sets out a deliberately cautious approach.
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