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.
Some women have trouble getting pregnant, and some women have no trouble at all.
Your doctor needs to monitor you for possible complications that may occur in the future. You may have a slightly higher chance of developing diabetes or endometrial cancer, but proper treatment and follow-up can help prevent these and other complications. While you can't cure PCOS, you can treat it. There are excellent long-term medications to help you manage irregular periods, hair growth, and acne. Ask your doctor about hormone treatment The most common and effective form of hormone treatment is the birth control pill.