What is PCOS? PCOS describes a group of symptoms related to a hormonal imbalance that can afect women and girls of reproductive age. A PCOS diagnosis means at least two of the following features are present: 1) sporadic ovulation, resulting in irregular or no menstrual periods; 2) high levels of androgen hormones, or signs of high androgen levels, such as acne that does not respond well to ...
Fertility problems related to PCOS often are linked to the absence of ovulation (called anovulation), a key feature of PCOS. However, anovulation may not be the only factor in these problems. Before beginning treatment for infertility possibly related to PCOS, work with your health care provider to rule out other causes. 1 Losing weight and other lifestyle changes can sometimes trigger body ...
Because symptoms of PCOS can differ widely, researchers and health care providers focus on specific features to diagnose the condition. There are currently different approaches to diagnosing PCOS, but most require two of the following features: Absence of or irregular ovulation, resulting in menstrual irregularities such as light periods or skipped periods High levels of androgens that do not ...