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The primary function of the ovaries is to produce eggs and regulate hormones formenstruationand pregnancy.
These spikes can tell you when is the best time to have sexual intercourse to achieve pregnancy.
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The same may not be true for people with PCOS.
The same might even be seen when PCOS causesanovulation(the complete lack of ovulation).
In other women with PCOS, LH levels will often pulse, rising and falling erratically.
This is a false-negative result.
Start by testing your urine daily with a urine dipstick test 10 to 14 days after starting your period.
This is the window leading up to ovulation in most women.
Together, these methods may help you better predict your fertile window.
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