Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has traditionally been thought of as a reproductive disorder, meaning that patients don’t ovulate and have problems with fertility. However, the lived experience of patients tells a different story.
In a new project led by Professor Michael O’Reilly from RCSI’s Department of Medicine, the voice of patients gives greater insight into what it is like to live with this chronic health condition that affects up to 15% of people with ovaries.
This awareness project was funded by the Health Research Board under the fifth round of the Knowledge Translation Awards.