What is PCOS... and How Can it Affect Fertility?
| PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It’s an inheritable genetic variation in which the ovaries produce high levels of androgens: mainly DHEA-S, and testosterone. In addition, Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ratios are often out of balance in people with PCOS. |  |
High testosterone often leads to facial hair growth, high sex drive, thinning hair, and acne, while the LH to FSH ratio can often interrupt ovulation (more on that in a minute) and cause irregular menstrual cycles and cysts in the ovaries.
