9 things experts want all women living with PCOS to know

If you’ve ever had period problems, one of the first things your GP might suggest is getting checked for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). While that can sound alarming (‘cysts’ and ‘ovaries’ are two words we don’t want to hear in the same sentence), it’s actually one of the most common issues affecting women of reproductive age – and it’s a condition that’s controlled largely by lifestyle tweaks.