You’ve likely heard it before (maybe even more than once): if your period is irregular or if something changes, you should head to your doctor’s office to get to the bottom of what is going on.
Though it might not be anything major or life-changing, it could be something that warrants a diagnosis—even if it ultimately doesn’t make a huge difference to your day-to-day life.Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is one such diagnosis. “Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder caused by elevated levels of male hormones, which can lead to less frequent ovulation and irregular periods,” said Dr.
Jessica Ryniec, board eligible in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility, who practices at CCRM Fertility.
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