PCOS Awareness Month
What is PCOS Awareness Month? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 10% of women, but half of the women with the syndrome don’t know they have it. This is a problem because PCOS is associated with an increased risk of health problems, including infertility. Our Virginia fertility center recognizes PCOS Awareness Month to help those affected…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): What is it and what are its symptoms?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility and hormones. Women develop PCOS when they have high levels of androgens, sometimes called male hormones. This hormone makes ovulation rare or irregular. Symptoms of PCOS include: Infrequent, irregular, or absent menstrual cycles Infertility due to irregular or absent ovulation Increased hair…