Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Symptoms

Are you finding it difficult to get pregnant or lose weight? Do you have hair on your face, neck, or sideburns? Well, you’re not alone.

Every 1 in 10 women suffers from a condition called as PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) which results in atypical symptoms as mentioned above. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect their overall health and appearance. However, the symptoms of PCOS experienced by women differ greatly which creates a state of confusion among women. They find it difficult to identify the issue as polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms and take treatment on their own. For e.g. a woman distressed with acne and excess hair on chin would go to the parlor and take several treatments to look good. She would never know that the physical problem she is facing could be ovarian cyst symptoms. Hence, we are jotting down polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms below.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Symptoms:

• Irregular periods: When you have PCOS, hormonal activities become irregular because ovulation is not occurring in an expected way. The body is given mixed signals and the menstrual cycle is disrupted. Periods can vary widely from woman to woman. Periods can be irregular, heavy, completely absent for days, come every 21 days or more often.
• Excessive hair growth: High level of androgens (male hormones) might cause you hirsutism - unwanted hair growth (on the face, chin, or parts of the body where men usually have hair). Hirsutism affects up to 70 percent of women with PCOS.
• Infertility: This is one of the most frustrating symptoms of ovarian cyst and can bring the most anxiety. The high levels of androgens can cause ovulation to become irregular or completely stop which affects the fertility of a woman.
• Hair Loss: Thinning hair, dandruff, and hair loss on the scalp (e.g. male pattern baldness, alopecia areata) can be another consequence of too much testosterone.
• Weight issues: Weight gain is both, a cause as well as one of the symptoms of PCOS. One reason for gaining weight in the first place might be because of distress over having trouble becoming pregnant. Another reason might be poor body image due to the other symptoms such as hairiness or acne. Insulin resistance is another cause of weight gain.
• Acne: Acne is also caused by elevated levels of androgens and can appear on the face, chest, and upper back.
• Darkening of skin: Particularly along neck creases, in the groin, and underneath breasts
• Skin tags: Small flaps of excess skin in the armpits or neck area
• Sleep apnea – when a person stops breathing for short periods of time while asleep
• Anxiety or depression.

When you suspect any of these polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms, it is imperative to consult a doctor. Self-diagnosis is not recommended. You can take help of a homeopath in treating the condition safely. In recent times, research has shown that alternative medical treatments, like homeopathy, offer safe, effective and better treatment results when compared to conventional medical treatment.