The occurrence of more than two ova from the same follicle (polyovular follicle) in humans has been observed. In this case report there was a high frequency of conjoined oocytes retrieved with individual zona pellucida (40% of oocytes retrieved, 4.3% of mature follicles) from women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We may have to be more aware of the risk of multiple pregnancies in inferti...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is commonly diagnosed in young women with anovulatory infertility, oligomenorrhoea or hyperandrogenic problems such as hirsutism and acne. Although associated with obesity, the syndrome is also frequently seen in women of normal body habitus. While most attention has been paid to the management of the presenting complaint (infertility, hirsutism, etc.), it has b...