Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
December 16, 2008
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a hormonal problem which affects various women, teenage girls and young women in particular. In girls suffering from PCOS, the ovaries produce more than required androgens, or male hormones. This may in turn interfere with egg development and release thereby leading to irregular or missed periods. Given below are some symptoms related to PCOS.
The main symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome is irregular or no menstrual periods. This condition usually leads to the ovaries of the girl to stop ovulating. Moreover, it also leads to irregularities in menstrual cycle like very heavy periods or periods that come more than once a month. In addition, PCOS displays symptoms like obesity, weight gain, hair growth and acne. Moreover, dandruff, infertility, oily skin, skin discolorations, and elevated blood pressure can also be related to polycystic ovary syndrome.
People with this problem can display symptoms like acne or clogged pores along with darkened, thickened skin around the neck, armpits or breasts. The girl can also show extra hair on her face, chest, abdomen or back. However, it is not necessary that all of these symptoms need to be present; irregular periods or absence of the same are the prime indicators. However, you need proper tests done to confirm the problem. There are various tests which can be performed to confirm PCOS.
These include checking serum levels of male hormones, ultrasound, CT scan and others. The reason behind the cause of this hormonal problem is not definitive or confirmed. Excessive male hormone production in the body is linked to this problem but what causes it is not certain. It has been found that girls who show signs of puberty early in their life are at a higher risk of PCOS. Moreover, this condition is also known to be inherited.
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i recently got diagnoised with pcos and i do NOOOOOOOOTTTTTT apprieceate the picture that this has, while in some woman this problem is apparent i believe its a little exagerated.. i dont look like no man…… soooo uhh change it or ill beat u up