Can PCOS cause infertility?
Female InfertilityAnswer
Yes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, can indeed be a cause of infertility. As doctors at SCI Hospital, we see many women with PCOS. This condition involves a hormonal imbalance that can affect how a woman's ovaries work. Specifically, it can mean that eggs are not released regularly from the ovaries, or sometimes not released at all – a process called ovulation.
If an egg isn't released, it can't meet with sperm, which is necessary for pregnancy to begin. The good news is that PCOS is a common and treatable cause of infertility, and we have many ways to help.
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