When you have PCOS, your reproductive hormones are out of balance. This can lead to problems with your ovaries, such as not having your period on time or not getting it.
Your body makes hormones to make different things happen. Some affect your menstrual cycle and are tied to your ability to have a baby. The hormones that play a role in PCOS include:
Androgens. They’re often called male hormones, but women have them, too. Women with PCOS tend to have higher levels.
Insulin. This hormone manages your blood sugar. If you have PCOS, your body might not react to insulin the way it should.
Progesterone. With PCOS, your body may not have enough of this hormone. You might miss your periods for a long time or have trouble predicting when they’ll come.
