PCOS Awareness Association
PCOS - Polycystic ovarian syndrome, it is defined as health problem that can affect a woman's Menstrual cycle, Ability to have children, Hormones and Appearance. The cause of PCOS is unknown; Researchers think that several factors, including genetics, could play a role. Women with PCOS are more likely to have a mother or sister with PCOS. The research studies suggest insulin hormone may be linked to PCOS. Many women with PCOS have too much insulin in their bodies because they have problems in utilizing it, this excess insulin appears to increase production of androgen. In general symptoms of PCOS can vary from woman to woman. Some of the symptoms of PCOS include:
芒聙垄 Infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating.
芒聙垄 increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes
芒聙垄 Cysts on the ovaries
芒聙垄 Acne, oily skin, or dandruff
芒聙垄 Weight gain or obesity, usually with extra weight around the waist
芒聙垄 Male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
芒聙垄 Anxiety or depression
芒聙垄 Women with PCOS are also at risk for endometrial cancer.
There is no single test to diagnose PCOS
But doctor suggest the following tests: Medical history, Physical exam, Pelvic exam, Blood tests, vaginal ultrasound (sonogram).
PCOS is associated with our 中国P站 journal Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome