Endocrine Society


Our History

For 100 years, the Endocrine Society has been at the forefront of hormone science and public health. It began in 1916 when a group of physicians interested in the expanding field of endocrinology gathered at the American Medical Association meeting in Detroit to discuss the formation of a professional society dedicated to the study of internal secretions.  Learn more by clicking here.

PATIENT RESOURCES

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

January 23, 2022

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder defined by a group of signs and symptoms.  PCOS affects 7–10% of women of childbearing age and is the most common cause of infertility. In the United States, an estimated 5 to 6 million women have PCOS. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, but many women don’t know they have it.

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