What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is usually diagnosed by the presence of a variety of different symptoms. These symptoms can start to develop during puberty or later on during the reproductive stages in a woman’s life. The pituitary gland and ovaries in women suffering from PCOS overproduce certain hormones causing women to develop hormonal imbalances an irregular menstrual periods taht affect thi reproductive cycle. Although PCOS symptoms are different from person to person, the most common symptoms of PCOS include: Polycystic Ovaries Polycystic ovaries is a condition where multiple cysts (follicles) develop around the edge of the ovaries. Normally during a woman’s reproductive cycle, the pituitary gland produces a small amount of follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) which trigger the ovaries to produce a follicle or cyst. The egg is contained within this cyst which then increases the level of estrogen in a woman’s body. In some women, multiple cysts develop but are do not ever grow
Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS: • infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding • infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating • increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um) • ovarian cysts • acne, oily skin, or dandruff • weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist • insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes • high cholesterol • high blood pressure • male-pattern baldness or thinning hair • patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs • skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area • pelvic pain • anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility • sleep apnea―excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep Why do women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have trouble with their menstrual cycle?
