Conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and PMS are notoriously difficult to study, but recent advances in understanding and treatment have proven otherwise.
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January 25, 2023
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What do endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have in common? They are all hormonal conditions that affect millions, yet research funding remains chronic. are poorly understood and poorly managed.
The seemingly common feature is that it concerns women’s bodies. But not all female-dominated health conditions are ignored. For example, in the UK and US breast cancer gets more funding than prostate cancer.
Hormonal conditions are often overlooked because their symptoms are dismissed as minor – acne, cramps, or hot flashes – while…
