Irregular periods and the absence of periods and ovulation (anovulation) are prominent symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In addition, it is a metabolic disorder due to excessive production of androgens, so hirsutism, or increased body hair, is common.
Other typical symptoms of PCOS are: the appearance of acne or the presence of polycystic ovaries in women.
Read the full article on: What Is PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? ( 90).
By Carmen Ochoa Marieta M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Miguel Ángel Vincenti Bosco M.D. (gynecologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 06/12/2020
