Tag Archives: ovaries
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 [...]
07.29.2010
Endometriosis and Infertility
Danielle Vitiello, Ph.D., M.D. Board-Eligible Reproductive Endocrinologist
Endometriosis is a common condition in women often associated with pain and infertility. It occurs when tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) grows on the outside of it, mainly in the pelvis, ovaries and abdomen. Monthly hormonal changes can produce inflammation leading to pain and infertility due to the tissue itself [...]
