Why Do I Have Irregular Periods and Excess Body Hair?
Question: I’m in my 20s and have suffered from irregular periods for several years. I had bad acne that started early but improved slightly after using some prescribed topical lotions. I have excess body hair, mainly on my face and arms, and a tendency to acquire fat around my waist, I am stressed constantly and during the past few years my symptoms have worsened. Do you think I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) arid, if so, can you suggest how to treat it naturally? Answer: PCOS is an increasingly common gynaecological condition in women of childbearing age. It’s a major cause of infertility, period disturbances, hirsutism (excess body hair), weight gain and even obesity. It involves multiple cysts on the ovaries, which cause these symptoms to appear together. What happens is this: the ovaries have follicles that take turns every month to release eggs (ovulation). This is controlled by the pituitary gland in the brain, which sends messages via follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). W
