US Medical Term · conditions
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) |
| Spanish (Español) | Síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP) |
| Chinese (中文) | 多囊性卵巢症候群 |
| Korean (한국어) | 다낭성 난소 증후군 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hội chứng buồng trứng đa nang |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Polycystic ovary syndrome |
| Portuguese (Português) | Síndrome dos ovários policísticos (SOP) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | กลุ่มอาการถุงน้ำรังไข่หลายใบ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 多嚢胞性卵巣症候群 |
What it means
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common in women of reproductive age, characterized by irregular or infrequent menstrual periods, excess androgen (male hormone) levels, and multiple small cysts on the ovaries. Symptoms may include irregular periods, excess facial or body hair (hirsutism), acne, weight gain, and difficulty getting pregnant. PCOS is also associated with insulin resistance and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and may include birth control pills, metformin, lifestyle changes, and fertility medications for women trying to conceive.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My periods are very irregular and I have excess hair growth — my doctor suspects PCOS.
Mis períodos son muy irregulares y tengo crecimiento excesivo de vello. Mi médico sospecha SOP.
I have PCOS and am trying to get pregnant — what fertility options are available to me?
Tengo SOP y estoy tratando de quedar embarazada. ¿Qué opciones de fertilidad tengo disponibles?
Can PCOS increase my risk of developing diabetes or heart disease?
¿El SOP puede aumentar mi riesgo de desarrollar diabetes o enfermedad cardíaca?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
E28 Ovarian dysfunctionRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026