PCOS & Infertility: Diet, Weight Loss & Medications
As many as 1 in 10 women in the United States have a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This health problem can affect a women’s menstrual cycle and fertility. It is one of the most common reasons for ovulatory infertility and affects between 5 and 10 percent of women.
PCOS is not a disease, it is a syndrome with many signs and symptoms that stem from underlying problems. Common symptoms include: irregular or non-existent menstrual periods, excess facial and body hair and enlarged ovaries with many small resting follicles (which your doctor will see on ultrasound). PCOS also creates a heightened risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.