Pcos is a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work Polycystic ovaries are slightly larger than normal ovaries and have twice the number of follicles
What symptoms will you have?
Irregular periods or no periods at all
Difficulty in getting pregnant
Thinning of hair and hair loss from head
Excess facial and body hair
Acne
What are the effects of pcos long term?
Increased risk of developing health problems in later life
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol levels
Thickening of the inner lining of the uterus if you have less than 3 periods in a year
What causes pcos?
Exact cause is not known
It runs in families
It is related to abnormal hormone levels including high levels of insulin
Being overweight or obese also increases the hormonal imbalance