Tag Archives: hormones
08.10.2010
Many women with irregular periods wonder if they have PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Robert M. Weiss, M.D. Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist
The truth is that there are many causes of irregular periods but PCOS is the most common cause. About 7% of the overall population, about 25% of young fertile women and over 50% of women with irregular periods have PCOS. So most women with irregular menses will turn out to have PCOS. If you have [...]
07.06.2010
Ovarian Reserve
Joseph A. Hill, III, M.D. Board-Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
“Ovarian Reserve” is a term referred by many infertility specialists to describe the size, quality and developmental potential of the eggs remaining in the ovary. As a woman age’s ovarian reserve diminishes and the chance of a chromosomal abnormal egg and thus the potential for miscarriage increases. As a result, older women are less likely [...]
