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Do You Have PCOS Symptoms

patients can have insulin she has at least two of the ovaries appear to be poly-
resistance. conditions given below. cystic (hence the name).
Imbalance in the hor- Many women with PCOS,

Hirsutism: mones secreted by the however, do not show this
ovaries; particularly the sign. And having poly-

Due to the increased lev- high level of androgens. cystic ovaries does not
els of androgens (male At least 12 cysts devel- confirm PCOS. The doc-
hormones), women with oped in the ovaries (poly tor might also physically

PCOS might experience cysts). Irregular, inad- examine the pelvis and the
male-like hair growth. equate or absent menstrual genitals to look for any

They might grow hair on periods. abnormalities.
the face, chest, around
nipples, above the A woman who shows any Even the simplest of treat-

upper lip, etc. Some wom- of these symptoms will ments can start only after
en also experience alo- require medical evalua- PCOS is diagnosed and

pecia (patchy baldness), tions to establish or rule established by at least
again in male patterns. out the condition. Some these tests. Consult your
Acne: of the common medical physician; discuss your

and lab tests prescribed to entire medical condition
High levels of testosterone diagnose PCOS are: and lifestyle with them.

can give rise to skin prob- Blood tests to measure the PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian
lems like acne, oily skin, level of hormones and to Syndrome) is a common
and dark patches. be certain that there are no disorder suffered by wom-

Psychological signs: other anomalies causing en of reproductive age. It
Some women with PCOS PCOS-like symptoms. is serious and can manifest

might experience depres- Physical exam to check itself into a major medi-
sion or mood swings. height, weight, blood pres- cal condition if not treated
They might also suffer sure, etc. The patient must properly.

from lack of self-esteem share information about
due to associated factors male pattern hair loss from Find additional informa-

like menstrual irregulari- the scalp or hair growth on tion right here pcostips.
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A woman is confirmed to A pelvic ultrasound is

be suffering from PCOS if needed to check if the

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