Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (BSL)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects how your ovaries work. Despite the name, there are no cysts on the ovaries. During ovulation, an egg is released once a month, this is called ovulation. PCOS can have an impact on this and cause irregular ovulation, or no ovulation at all. If you want to have a family, PCOS can make it difficult to get pregnant.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hSnwelUdC0)
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Last updated:
17 January 2023
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