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    Ask the Editor: Does PCOS always cause infertility?

    October 03, 2008
    Q: Both of my older sisters were diagnosed with PCOS and have had trouble getting pregnant. I'm not ready for kids yet, but I worry that since I have some of the same symptoms it means I'm doomed to struggle with infertility too. Does PCOS always make women infertile? � Lizzie, Illinois

    A: Your sisters are not alone in their struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Lizzie. According to experts, one in 10 women may have the condition. Yes, most women with PCOS do have trouble concei... Read more »
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