Overview
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine system disorder affecting about 12-18% of women in the reproductive age.
Cosmetic Issues
Hyperandrogenism (excess male hormone) in PCOS often manifests itself with the cosmetically disfiguring problems of acne, hirsutism, hair loss and skin darkening.
Irregular Periods
Polycystic ovary syndrome signs and symptoms often begin soon after a woman first begins having periods (menarche).
Infertility
PCOS, is a common cause of anovulation and female infertility. Anovulation occurs when the ovaries do not release an egg during menstruation.
Early & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
The reproductive issues with PCOS are manifold starting with anovulatory cycles leading to subfertility.
Gestational Diabetes
Women with PCOS have an increased risk of developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, regardless if they are overweight or not.
Risk For Chronic Diseases
The earlier your PCOS is diagnosed and treated, the lower your risk of developing complications associated with PCOS.
Nutrition And PCOS
Most women relate PCOS to being overweight or obese. This is a common misconception but the fact is that up to 50% of women diagnosed with…
Symptoms Management
We have read about in detail about PCOS Symptoms and treatment in these pages. Let’s now look at how PCOS affects Mental and Emotional Health and ways to tackle it. Mental and emotional health…