PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) and PCOD (Polycystic ovary disease) are the most frequent cause of female infertility. Also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome or functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, PCOS is the general condition characterized by many small cysts in the ovaries that disrupt the monthly release of an egg or the ovulation cycle, which negatively affects a woman’s ability to get pregnant. CHR has extensive experience in treating women with all forms of these kind of ovulatory problems.

PCOS may affect hormone cycles, which is problematic for fertility as hormones help regulate the normal development of eggs in the ovaries. In addition, other symptoms of PCOS may include poorly developed follicles in the ovaries. Follicles are the sacs that contain the eggs, and problems with the follicles can reduce the release of healthy eggs.

Women are generally diagnosed with PCOS in their 20s and 30s, and the condition often runs in families. PCOS occurs in all races and nationalities, and is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. Women with this condition can get pregnant with proper treatment, and the pregnancies that result are usually normal.
Symptoms may include various menstrual problems, hirsutism (excessive body or facial hair), endocrine abnormalities, acne, obesity, infertility, diabetes with insulin resistance or hyperinsulinemia. Even if specific symptoms are not causing an immediate problem, PCOS can have significant long-term effects, including diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial or breast cancer. As a result, it is critical to seek treatment.

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