Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Signs and Symptoms

Ovulation does not occur regularly in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome. Signs of PCOS include irregular menstrual periods (e.g., light or infrequent menstruation [oligomenorrhea], absence of menstruation [amenorrhea]) and infertility. Infertility is difficulty achieving pregnancy after 1 year of unprotected intercourse.

In many women who have PCOS, the first menstrual period (called menarche) occurs within the normal age range (i.e., between 9 and 17 years old),...Read the full article