Two years, multiple doctors often needed to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, study shows
Monday, January 9, 2017 - 21:01
in Health & Medicine
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder – and most common cause of infertility – affecting 9 to 18 percent of women around the world. Despite the prevalence of the complex and chronic condition, one-third of women diagnosed with PCOS saw at least three health professionals over the course of two years before receiving a diagnosis, according to a new study.