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Polycystic ovaries are when a woman develops many small follicles (cysts) in her ovaries which can hinder monthly ovulation. About 1 in 10 UK women have polycystic ovaries to some degree, and PCOS is found in around 70 per cent of women who have ovulation difficulties leading to infertility. Many women with PCOS are found to be insulin resistant so it’s thought this plays a major part in the condition. The body produces more insulin than normal in an attempt to reduce blood-sugar levels but this extra insulin (along with the testosterone it also stimulates) stops follicles developing and prevents ovulation.