Hirsutism

Ovarian hyperthecosis – the ‘bad kind’ of postmenopausal PCOS (PMOS)

The most common cause of high androgens after menopause, ovarian hyperthecosis causes unwanted hair, virilisation and hidden metabolic and uterine risks.

Losing weight with PCOS

Weight loss with PCOS can be a nightmare, but there are some solid, science-backed strategies that work.

A woman with a beard looking wistfully against a backdrop of a large pink structure

Hirsutism is excess hair growth in a male pattern, in women, often caused by an underlying hormonal condition.

What are polycystic ovaries?

Polycystic ovaries are ovaries with many cyst-like structures on them, though whether they are true cysts or not will depend on investigations.

Study: myo-inositol with folic acid for PCOS

A short review of two different research studies showing the benefits of myo-inositol with folic acid for PCOS.

Laser hair removal for hirsutism

We explain how laser hair removal works if you have unwanted hair caused by hirsutism.

Do I have PCOS?

How to tell if you have PCOS