Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a problem with hormones that happens during the reproductive years. It can cause irregular/missed periods and also too much of a hormone called androgen in your body. Small sacs of fluid develop along the outer edge of the ovary, these are called cysts, the small fluid-filled cysts contain immature eggs. These are called follicles. The follicles fail to regularly release eggs.