Sneha Patel Sneha Patel Asked 8 months ago

What does pcos stand for in medical terms?

My cousin recently told me she has PCOS, and I've been hearing about it a lot lately. I'm a bit confused about what it actually means. Can someone tell me what PCOS stands for in medical terms?

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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It stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It is basically a hormonal imbalance that affects how the ovaries function.

Rajeshwari Rao Rajeshwari Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

In medical terms, it stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. While elders in the family might suggest simple herbal drinks for irregular cycles, it is always best to trust your doctor and get the proper diagnostic tests done.

Kiran Deshmukh Kiran Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

It is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. I dealt with this back in my younger days when there was very little awareness. Trust me, with correct lifestyle modifications and guidance from a good doctor, you can lead a perfectly healthy life.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the medical term. When we went to the hospital, the doctor explained that the 'cysts' are just tiny unreleased follicles, not actual tumors. Make sure to ask your gynecologist all your questions clearly during your next visit.

Varun Joshi Varun Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It actually stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, yaar. Don't get scared by the big name, it basically means your hormones are a bit out of sync. A lot of people have it and manage it easily.

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Tanya Bhatia Tanya Bhatia Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Honestly, the name sounds much scarier than it actually is when you are reading about it at 2 AM. It just means our ovaries are a bit lazy sometimes!

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