Women

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic hormonal condition. It is the most common hormonal disorder among women of childbearing age. Typical consequences include irregular periods, reduced fertility and physical changes caused by an excess of male hormones. With early and targeted treatment, symptoms can be significantly alleviated, and pregnancy is often possible. In this article, you will learn all about the causes, symptoms and treatment of PCOS.

Research into gender-specific differences between men and women in terms of health and illness has led to numerous new findings. Read here to find out what accounts for the ‘small difference’ between the sexes, how gender medicine addresses this, what the gender health gap is all about, and what challenges the still-young field of gender medicine faces.