What You Need to Know About PCOS and Fertility

Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is an endocrine and reproductive disorder where there is an imbalance in reproductive hormones. Symptoms of this disorder, including abnormal hair growth, acne, irregular periods, and ovarian cysts, may appear anytime during the reproductive age and change over time.

According to the United States’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH), this health problem affects 5-10% of women aged 15-44 years or those of childbearing age. They describe PCOS as the common cause of infertility among women or the inability to carry a child. About 70-80% of women with PCOS are reported to experience infertility.

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