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PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS is a serious condition which can affect a woman in a number of areas, including her menstrual cycle, hormones, fertility, heart, blood pressure, insulin production, blood vessels and appearance. Women who have PCOS have high levels of androgens. They have an irregular menstrual cycle or no menstrual cycle. They typically have fluid-filled sacs, called cysts, on their ovaries. PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age. Somewhere between 5 and 10% of women of childbearing age have PCOS.
Symptoms of PCOS may include:
- infertility due to not ovulating
- acne, oily skin or dandruff
- type 2 diabetes
- pelvic pain
- excessive snoring and breathing stops while sleeping
- sleep apnea
- high blood pressure
- infrequent or no periods
- irregular bleeding
- increased growth of body hair, including hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes
- weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
- high cholesterol
- male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
- patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
- skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
| Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. |
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