This symptom will not be readily recognizable by women who are not trying to get pregnant but for women who are unable to conceive it can be obvious and heartbreaking. Experts tell women that if they haven't managed to conceive after a year of trying, they should see their physician, but women who notice infertility in addition to other symptoms of inflamed ovaries should seek medical advice earlier.

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