(Yes, this is a pomegranate, somewhat similar to but easier to look at than ovarian cysts). In 2023, what used to be called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. Up to 20% of women suffer from PMOS but it’s estimated that as many as 70% of cases worldwide remain undiagnosed. And PMOS is the most common cause of female-associated problems with infertility. So if you have been diagnosed with it, you have lots of company.
Read MoreEndometrial tissue is typically found in the lining of the uterus and is shed every month during menstruation. But in endometriosis, this tissue grows in other places such as the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the outer wall of the uterus, the intestines, or other organs in the abdomen. “Endometrial implants”, as they are called, can even occasionally appear in the lungs, brain, kidneys, arms, legs and sinus cavities. Endometriosis is not life-threatening, but it can be the culprit behind two major life-altering symptoms: infertility and—you guessed it-- pain.
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