PCOS is a new trend these days and in the United States, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders of reproductive-age women, with a prevalence of 4-12%. What is PCOS actually and what it has to do with our hormones? Why my periods are not regular ? From where it comes? What shall I eat? Ahh! so many question, what is the answer?
Sign and Symptoms
The major features of PCOS include menstrual dysfunction, an-ovulation, and signs of hyperandrogenism. Other signs and symptoms of PCOS may include the following:
- Excess Male Hormones: Elevated levels of male hormone (Androgen) may result in excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), and occasionally severe nodular acne and male-pattern baldness.
- Polycystic ovaries: Your ovaries might be enlarged and contain multiple follicles that surround the eggs. As a result, the ovaries might fail to function regularly.
Irregular periods: Infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. For example, you might have menstrual cycle of 35-45 days
PCOS signs and symptoms are more typical and severe if an individual is over weight or obese.