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PCOS
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en pathology en polycystic ovary syndrome.
en Kristen Rogers Condition affecting at least 1 in 10 women linked with cognitive decline, study finds w:CNN https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/health/pcos-cognitive-function-study-wellness 2024-01-31 The chronic condition affects around 8% to 13% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but as many as 70% could be experiencing PCOS while undiagnosed. https://web.archive.org/web/20251124191957/https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/health/pcos-cognitive-function-study-wellness 24 November 2025
en-GB Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff I was diagnosed with PCOS – and was soon drowning in misinformation w:The Guardian 2025-06-22 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/22/i-was-diagnosed-with-pcos-and-was-soon-drowning-in-misinformation 0261-3077 As many as one in 10 women have PCOS, a condition associated with hormonal disturbances that can range from weight gain, “unwanted” body hair and hair loss, to irregular periods and struggles to conceive children (including an increased risk of miscarriage). https://web.archive.org/web/20261023002115/https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/22/i-was-diagnosed-with-pcos-and-was-soon-drowning-in-misinformation 23 October 2026
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