3. Fertility Issues
The symptoms that a woman who has polycystic ovarian syndrome may experience will differ. However, the majority of women who suffer from PCOS will also experience fertility difficulties. The main reason for fertility issues in women who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome is likely the overproduction of androgen hormones combined with the limited production of the hormone progesterone. Progesterone is needed for proper egg production and ovulation.
When a woman is not producing eggs and ovulating regularly, it can become more difficult to get pregnant. The cysts that form on the ovaries when a woman has polycystic ovarian syndrome can also hinder progesterone production, which in turn leads to fertility issues. If you are struggling to become pregnant and also have irregular periods, there is a good chance that you have PCOS. It is important to discuss these issues with your doctor so that you can be properly treated for PCOS.