POLYCISTIC ovarian syndrome or PCOS is a condition in which a woman experiences fluctuation of ho…
POLYCISTIC ovarian syndrome or PCOS is a condition in which a woman experiences fluctuation of hormone levels, estrogen, and progesterone which causes cysts in her ovaries, dysfunctional menstrual cycle, cardiac problem, fertility and changes in appearance. Hormones are chemical messengers that can trigger a number of issues in the body. Long term problems due to PCOS can be avoided with an early diagnosis and a proper treatment. Causes Genetics and hormonal imbalance have been identified as the main causes of PCOS although the exact reason has not been discovered. Overproduction of androgen, a male hormone in a woman can cause small lumps in the ovaries, irregular development of eggs and abnormal insulin level. Symptoms The severity of the symptoms depends on the constitution of the person but the most common one is irregular periods. PCOS occurs when there is a decrease in sex hormones which can lead to the development of certain male features like: Deeper voice Growth of hair on face, toes, stomach, chest and back Reduction in breast size Loss and thinning of hair There are other symptoms which can help one to determine the syndrome including: Oily skin leading to acne Irregular egg formation causing fertility problems and miscarriages Depression, anxiety and mood swings Hyperinsulinemia, that refers to the presence of too much insulin in the body which can cause obesity Difficulty in breathing while sleeping The severity of the symptoms varies but if you are experience
