Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
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What are the Symptoms of PCOS?
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
References:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - April 2007 - www.4woman.gov
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