(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 MoreWomen have two of them: ovaries are small oval-ish glands, one on each side in the lower abdomen below the belly button. Ovarian pain can be felt on either side, or in the pelvis in general as well as in the lower back.
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