What is PCOS???

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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS for short, is a health condition that can affect a woman in several different ways. Menstrual cycle irregularities, fertility problems, body hair, excess weight, diabetes, high blood pressure, and the list goes on. One of the ways to diagnose PCOS is by ultrasound of the ovaries. Polycystic ovaries look like they have a string of pearls inside them. This is because a woman with PCOS fails to produce the amount of hormones needed for ovulation. The eggs begin to develop, but are never released, or released infrequently resulting in "many cysts" in the ovaries. Because of the lack of ovulation, the menstrual cycle is irregular or non-existent

I don't know who has PCOS. But I want to support all the women who are TTC with PCOS.