COVID-19 may be more common in women with PCOS, a condition that's often ignored Anna Medaris MillerMay 25, 2021, 03:54 IST A medical worker conducts rapid, 15-minute coronavirus testing in Brooklyn, New York, on August 27, 2020.Spencer Platt/Getty Images PCOS is linked with a 28% increased risk of COVID-19, even when accounting for other factors. The common hormonal condition can cause weight gain, excess body hair, infertility, and mood changes. PCOS is often misdiagnosed, and research in the area isn't well-funded. Women with the common hormonal disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of COVID-19, a study including more than 20,000 people with the condition found.