Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms

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10. Irregularities with Ovulation

Ovulation will occur around the 14th day of a typical 28-day menstrual cycle. This knowledge is an excellent tool for people trying to become or trying to avoid becoming pregnant. Some women may be able to identify when they are ovulating based on the symptoms that they experience such as sharp pain on one side of the lower abdomen where an ovary is located and perhaps light spotting. There exist irregularities as to when ovulation actually occurs and sometimes ovulation may not happen at all. At times, there is nothing to worry about, but if this is a frequent occurrence then it is important to get help figuring out why in order to avoid possible future infertility problems.

Irregularities or lack of ovulation is a very common sign of PCOS and also helps to identify the syndrome.⁷Ndefo, Uche Anadu et al. “Polycystic ovary syndrome: a review of treatment options with a focus on pharmacological approaches.” P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management vol. 38,6 (2013): 336-55. The reasoning behind issues with ovulation is due to, you guessed it, high levels of testosterone, and also some other factors.⁴Johansson, Julia, and Stener-Victorin, Elisabeth. “Polycystic ovary syndrome: effect and mechanisms of acupuncture for ovulation induction.” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2013 (2013): 762615. doi:10.1155/2013/762615