It’s important to understand that young and adult women with PCOS have a normal uterus (womb) and healthy eggs. Many women with PCOS have trouble getting pregnant but some have no difficulty at all. If you are concerned about your fertility or your ability to become pregnant in the future, consider talking to your health care provider about all the new options available including medicines to lower your insulin levels or to help you ovulate each month.
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