PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
updated April 13, 2007
What is PCOS?
PCOS stands for PolyCystic
Ovarian Syndrome. It is also known as PCOD (Polycystic
Ovarian Disease) and as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome.
What does it mean in
terms of fertility?
It means that the ovaries
and hormone levels function in a way that may prevent
normal ovulation.
Women who have PCOS may have
one or more of the following symptoms:
- Infertility
- Irregular or no periods
- Numerous cysts on the ovaries (frequently, but
not always)
- High blood pressure
- Acne
- Elevated insulin levels, insulin resistance, or
diabetes
- Excess facial and body hair
- Thinning of the scalp hair (alopecia)
- Weight problems or obesity centered around the
mid section
Additional information about
treatment possibilities
IVM
- A way to avoid ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- blog entry on FertilityStories.com - Feb 14, 2006
PCOS Stories
Karen
Kristy
Caitlyn
Sandra
Cynthia
Marie
Wanda
Tamara
Courtney
Amanda
If you have PCOS and would like to tell
your story, we would be happy to hear from you!
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