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Heart attack at 27? Doctors link Mumbai woman’s surprising risk factor to oral contraceptives • June 10, 2025, 8:39 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Study finds 17.4% prevalence of PCOS in Delhi’s college-going women • May 31, 2025, 6:52 AM ET (The Hindu)
Monash-led research highlights urgent need to redefine PCOS • May 30, 2025, 2:33 AM ET (News-Medical)
PCOS could lead to decreased alertness and longer reaction times: study • May 28, 2025, 1:18 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Also Known As PCOS • polycystic ovary syndrome

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