How to Use polycystic in a Sentence

polycystic

adjective
  • Kaur has polycystic ovary syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder that, among other side effects, can cause excess hair growth.
    — Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 19 Aug. 2017
  • What causes overdiagnosis is the polycystic presentation of the ovary, which is very common.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Harnaam has polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition that can cause excess facial hair.
    — Leanna Commins, Cosmopolitan, 8 Sep. 2016
  • The disorder, called polycystic kidney disease , causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys.
    — Fox News, 23 June 2017
  • In the post, Lewandowski said he was born with polycystic kidneys, a degenerative kidney disease.
    — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 May 2021
  • Cindy was in her 20s when she was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary disease that runs in her family.
    — Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, 27 Jan. 2017
  • And those with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may feel lethargic or sluggish.
    — Julia Ries, Outside Online, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The White Sox's radio play-by-play man has polycystic kidney disease and has been living with his brother's kidney inside him for 26 years.
    — Paul Skrbina, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2017
  • Psoriasis and polycystic ovarian syndrome both run in my family.
    — Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
  • In this phenotype, the person has polycystic ovaries and ovulatory dysfunction but does not have hyperandrogenism.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
  • This is also true for women-specific conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids.
    — Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Studies have shown that some medical conditions, like polycystic ovarian syndrome and depression, can also increase food noise, as can stress and inadequate sleep.
    — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Highly irregular periods or drastic changes to your flow may be a sign of thyroid issues, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or a number of other (treatable) health concerns.
    — Kristine Thomason, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2017
  • This is a monthly subscription box for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age.
    — Andrea Leinfelder, Houston Chronicle, 13 Nov. 2019
  • People at risk of infertility from diseases like cancer or polycystic ovarian syndrome rarely qualify for coverage.
    — Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
  • On the flip side, there are plenty of cisgender women who don’t menstruate for reasons such as menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine disorders, and birth control regimens.
    — Hannah Seo, Popular Science, 23 June 2020
  • For this reason, spearmint may benefit females with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
  • For this reason, spearmint may benefit females with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Logging the flow strength and accompanying symptoms can also be a clue into certain health conditions that affect your cycle, such as endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome.
    — Cory Stieg, refinery29.com, 4 June 2019
  • Vaginal dryness can also be caused by endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
    — Health.com, 31 Oct. 2017
  • And some studies suggest that the keto diet could be helpful for managing polycystic ovarian syndrome, certain neurological diseases, and even acne.
    — refinery29.com, 3 May 2018
  • Sometimes a small amount of exercise goes a long way to help control conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, which is one of the more common hormonal imbalances that can affect women’s health at all reproductive ages.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The Senior Year star, who also has polycystic ovarian syndrome which can affect fertility, eventually lost over 80 lbs.
    — Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Though the medication was originally developed as a diabetes drug, it’s been shown to be effective for a myriad of conditions, like polycystic ovarian syndrome and migraines.
    — Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
  • The most common form of endometrial cancer is often related to an excess amount of estrogen, either taken as a prescription or produced by the body (such as with polycystic ovarian syndrome or obesity).
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at a 19% higher risk for heart disease than women without the condition.
    — Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The compound is thought to help manage high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and obesity.
    — Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 22 June 2023
  • Wilson was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) at 21 and prescribed birth control pills to manage her symptoms.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Women who had received the AstraZeneca vaccine, were menopausal, or suffered from conditions including endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome were excluded from the study.
    — Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Ultrasound thresholds for identifying polycystic ovaries have moved from 10 follicles, to 12, to 19 or more, depending on the era and the technology used.
    — Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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