Common Myths
Answers to common questions about common myths.
Questions on this page
- “PCOS / PMOS means I have cysts in my ovaries.”
- “Only overweight women get PCOS / PMOS .”
- “PCOS / PMOS means I cannot get pregnant.”
- “PCOS / PMOS goes away after marriage.”
- “PCOS / PMOS is only a fertility problem.”
- “Every irregular period means PCOS / PMOS .”
- “Every woman with menopause needs hormone therapy.”
- “Menopause means I have to live with hot flushes.”
“PCOS / PMOS means I have cysts in my ovaries.”
Not necessarily. PCOS / PMOS is a hormonal and metabolic condition; ovarian cysts are not required for diagnosis.
“Only overweight women get PCOS / PMOS .”
No. Lean women can also have PCOS / PMOS .
“PCOS / PMOS means I cannot get pregnant.”
No. Many women with PCOS / PMOS conceive naturally or with appropriate treatment.
“PCOS / PMOS goes away after marriage.”
No. Marriage does not treat PCOS / PMOS .
“PCOS / PMOS is only a fertility problem.”
No. PCOS / PMOS can also affect metabolic health, periods, skin, hair and long-term diabetes risk.
“Every irregular period means PCOS / PMOS .”
No. There are many causes of irregular periods.
“Every woman with menopause needs hormone therapy.”
No. Treatment should be individualised.
“Menopause means I have to live with hot flushes.”
No. Effective treatment options are available for women with troublesome symptoms.