What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Sep, 5th

Posted by: Da Vinci in Da Vinci's Blog Log | | Leave a Comment

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

2 Comments »

I have 7 of these symptoms….. funny b/c the doctors always say I don’t look like the average woman with PCOS.

Comment by ChaCha Fance — September 6, 2008 @ 3:41 am
Wow, I may need to make an appointment with my Dr. I have 5 of these symptoms.

Comment by sHaE-sHaE — September 6, 2008 @ 8:00 pm