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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Laura Forsyth

Manage PCOS symptoms with expert advice and gadgets, from hair removal to skin smoothing

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects more women than we realise.

It’s thought that one in 10 women will experience it at some point in their lives. The symptoms can vary greatly, with some women having few or no noticeable signs, while others face a range of challenges, including irregular periods, acne, weight gain, and excessive hair growth. Many women, including myself, have struggled to get a proper diagnosis, often dismissed with other conditions before PCOS is correctly identified.

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