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Part of the problem when it comes to diagnosing PCOS is that many of the most common symptoms of the disorder at least initially not related to one another. PCOS symptoms are more often different for each woman. The increase in androgens contributes towards many PCOS symptoms experienced by women. Androgens cause distressing changes in appearance due their masculine hormones. It is a complicated disorder with many possible signs and PCOS symptoms. Getting a better understanding of just what the PCOS symptoms will help you recognise whether you suffer from it. Below is a list of PCOS Symptoms Weight problems - Many women with PCOS gain weight around their abdomen. Such weight gain is connected with imbalances of insulin and glucose in the body. Other women may not necessarily gain weight but find that, no matter how hard they try, they cannot lose any weight. Not every woman with PCOS will have problems with excess weight. In fact, up to half of women with PCOS are lean. Even lean women with PCOS may struggle with high insulin levels or insulin resistance. Absent or Irregular Periods - Nine or few menstrual cycles per year may be a sign of PCOS. Bleeding may be heavier than normal. This happens due to the failure of the ovaries to produce hormones that keep the menstrual cycle regular. Irregular or absent menses indicate that a woman is probably not ovulating. Infertility - The high levels of excess insulin seen with PCOS can stimulate the ovaries to produce large amounts of the male hormone (androgens), which can possibly prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg each month, thus causing infertility. Because women with PCOS don't have regular menstrual cycles, many are unable to become pregnant. With help, however, many PCOS sufferers conceive. Thinning Hair - Just as heavier hair growth is possible, so is the type of hair thinning that many men experience. This is caused in women by higher levels of androgens. Acne - Pimples and oily skin can also bother women with PCOS. The acne is usually found around the face (especially along the jaw line), chest and back. Ovarian Cysts - The increase in insulin levels contributes to the formation of cysts in the ovaries due to the hormonal imbalances and the sensitivity of ovaries to the influence of insulin. These multiple and immature ovarian cysts are directly linked to irregular menstruation and infertility. Note: Not every woman with PCOS has polycystic ovaries. Find out more about other PCOS Symptoms. Next Page>>
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