Symptoms of PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome presents a complex and baffling array of symptoms, consisting of some combination of the following symptoms that vary with each individual:


• Multiple ovarian cysts

• Irregular or absent menses

• Infertility

• Acne

• Obesity or inability to lose weight

• Excessive body or facial hair (hirsutism)

• Insulin resistance and possibly diabetes

• Thinning of scalp hair

• Velvety, hyperpigmented skin folds (acanthosis nigricans)

• High blood pressure

• Polycystic ovaries that are 2-5 times larger than healthy ovaries.

• Multiple hormone imbalances, commonly including:

• Androgens (testosterone)

• Cortisol

• Estrogens

• FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

• Insulin.

• LH (luteinizing hormone)

• progesterone

• Prolactin.

• Thyroid hormones.

• Impaired lung function.

• Sleep apnea.

• Fatty liver degeneration (NAFLD).

• Depression



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