This finding, combined with the extra testosterone in your blood, keeps you from ovulating. The diagram above shows that the whole cycle stops just before ovulation. Not all women with PCOS have these cysts. Even if you do have them, they are not harmful and do not need to be removed. Acne and extra hair on your face and body can be the result of slightly too much testosterone.
All women make testosterone.
If you have PCOS, your ovaries make a little bit more than they are supposed to, or your body is more sensitive to testosterone. Testosterone also affects skin cells, resulting in acne. This can sometimes cause patches of darkened skin on the back of your neck. This hormone may also send a signal to your ovaries, resulting in their making extra testosterone. Women with PCOS have a normal uterus and healthy eggs.