Nigeria, June 28 -- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and ovarian cysts are two common conditions affecting women's reproductive health, but they are often misunderstood and perceived as the same.

Both conditions affect the ovaries and can impact fertility, but they are fundamentally different in causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches.

According to Nigerian medical doctor and health educator, Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, understanding the difference between the two conditions is essential to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.

In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Mr Egemba explained what PCOS and ovarian cysts are, how they differ, and why self-diagnosis can be dangerous.

PCOS is a hormonal condition t...