This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition affecting an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of reproductive ...

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Several women who have reported improvements in symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormonal disorder, after using GLP-1s such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound. Patients ...