Unfortunately, symptoms of PCOS are often ignored as something else or go undetected entirely, making diagnosis challenging.

This article discusses the factors that prevent early detection of PCOS.

This can look like a string of pearls surrounding the ovaries.

Woman receiving bad news from doctor

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Diagnosing PCOScan be difficult since there isn’t a specific test that can be performed.

Each womans experience of PCOS is unique because no two women have the exact same symptoms.

This can lead to difficulty in becoming pregnant.

This is especially true because most doctors recommend waiting at least a few months before trying to get pregnant.

Fortunately, there are a number oftreatmentsand lifestyle changes that can help women manage PCOS.