Symptoms of PCOS:
infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
infertility or inability to get pregnant because of not ovulating
increased growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes
acne, oily skin, or dandruff
pelvic pain
weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
type 2 diabetes
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
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
sleep apnea―excessive snoring and breathing stops at times while asleep
Caused by cysts in the ovaries. If you need any more info, look at the link below.
2006-08-06 17:17:57
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome
multiple cysts in the ovaries
can cause other hormonal related issues
as well as infertility
and reduced insulin sensitivity
and abnormal hair growth patterns.
2006-08-05 00:08:58
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