PCOS is the most common hormonal disturbance among premenopausal women. It is the leading cause of infertility due to lack of ovulation. Although PCOS is treatable, it cannot currently be totally cured.
Polycystic Ovaries (PCO) affect around one in five women during their lives. Approximately three quarters of these women will experience symptoms of PCOS.
PCOS Symptoms can include:
- irregular periods or lack of periods
- irregular ovulation or no ovulation
- reduced fertility; difficulty in becoming pregnant
- recurrent miscarriages
- unwanted facial and or body hair (hirsutism)
- oily skin, acne
- being overweight, rapid weight gain; difficulty in losing weight
The condition has long-term health implications as women with PCOS may have an increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.
References http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/index.html Books 
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