Post by Jana on Sept 22, 2004 15:52:41 GMT -5
Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that you may notice quickly include:
* Fewer than eight menstrual cycles in a year, cycles longer than 35 days apart, or no menstrual periods. This means you will not ovulate occurring each month. This common symptom occurs in almost 50% of women with PCOS.
* Abnormal vaginal bleeding. This symptom occurs in about 30% of women with PCOS.
* Irregular menstrual cycles.
* Excess hair growth (hirsutism) on the face, chest, back, stomach, thumbs, or toes. Over 70% of women with PCOS complain of excess hair growth.
* Skin problems, such as acne, oily skin, dandruff, dark skin patches (acanthosis nigricans) on the neck, groin, underarms, or in skin folds, or skin tags (acrochordons) in the armpits or neck area.
* Depression or mood swings. Many women may have emotional problems related to the many physical symptoms of PCOS, such as excess hair, obesity, or infertility.
Symptoms that may develop gradually include:
* Pelvic pain for longer than 6 months.
* Weight gain or upper body obesity (more abdominal fat than hip fat). This is also known as android obesity and is related to increased male hormone (testosterone) levels.
* Miscarriages or infertility.
* Symptoms of diabetes. The risk of developing diabetes is five times greater in women with PCOS. These women will also develop diabetes at a younger age.
* High blood pressure (hypertension).
* Male pattern baldness or thinning hair (alopecia).
Symptoms of PCOS may start gradually and at first may be related to some other medical problem. You may have a few symptoms or many symptoms. Women with PCOS seek medical care for a specific symptom:
Infertility (74% of the time)
Menstrual problems (70%)
Excess hair growth (hirsutism) (69%)
Obesity (41%)
Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that you may notice quickly include:
* Fewer than eight menstrual cycles in a year, cycles longer than 35 days apart, or no menstrual periods. This means you will not ovulate occurring each month. This common symptom occurs in almost 50% of women with PCOS.
* Abnormal vaginal bleeding. This symptom occurs in about 30% of women with PCOS.
* Irregular menstrual cycles.
* Excess hair growth (hirsutism) on the face, chest, back, stomach, thumbs, or toes. Over 70% of women with PCOS complain of excess hair growth.
* Skin problems, such as acne, oily skin, dandruff, dark skin patches (acanthosis nigricans) on the neck, groin, underarms, or in skin folds, or skin tags (acrochordons) in the armpits or neck area.
* Depression or mood swings. Many women may have emotional problems related to the many physical symptoms of PCOS, such as excess hair, obesity, or infertility.
Symptoms that may develop gradually include:
* Pelvic pain for longer than 6 months.
* Weight gain or upper body obesity (more abdominal fat than hip fat). This is also known as android obesity and is related to increased male hormone (testosterone) levels.
* Miscarriages or infertility.
* Symptoms of diabetes. The risk of developing diabetes is five times greater in women with PCOS. These women will also develop diabetes at a younger age.
* High blood pressure (hypertension).
* Male pattern baldness or thinning hair (alopecia).
Symptoms of PCOS may start gradually and at first may be related to some other medical problem. You may have a few symptoms or many symptoms. Women with PCOS seek medical care for a specific symptom:
Infertility (74% of the time)
Menstrual problems (70%)
Excess hair growth (hirsutism) (69%)
Obesity (41%)
