It is the most common hormonal disease in women of childbearing age, and one of the leading causes of female fertility problems: polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. Irregular menstrual cycles – even complete absence of periods -, hirsutism, acne even after puberty or even pigment spots and anxiety are among the symptoms of this disease. It would affect 10 to 15% of women, and can have a strong impact on a daily basis. A condition whose causes remain unknown to this day, and for which “no preventive or curative treatment exists”, indicates Inserm. Management consists of reducing symptoms and preventing complications.
Do you suffer from PCOS? What symptoms did you have? Did the diagnosis take a long time to make? Was it during a fertility check-up? What support has been offered to you? Tell us.