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What are some side effects of polycystic ovary syndrome? |
What are some side effects of polycystic ovary syndrome? Signs and symptoms Common symptoms of PCOS include Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea - irregular, few, or absent menstrual periods; cycles that do occur may comprise heavy bleeding (check with a gynecologist because heavy bleeding is also an early warning sign of endometrial cancer, for which women with PCOS are at higher risk) Infertility, generally resulting from chronic anovulation (lack of ovulation) Elevated serum (blood) levels of androgens (male hormones), specifically testosterone, androstenedione, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), causing hirsutism and occasionally masculinization Central obesity - "apple-shaped" obesity centered around the lower half of the torso Androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness) Acne, oily skin, seborrhea Acanthosis nigricans (dark patches of skin, tan to dark brown or black) Acrochordons (skin tags) - tiny flaps of skin Prolonged periods of PMS-like symptoms (bloating, mood swings, pelvic pain, backaches) Sleep apnea Signs are: Multiple cysts on the ovaries. Sonographically they may look like a string of pearls. Enlarged ovaries, generally 1.5 to 3 times larger than normal, resulting from multiple cysts Thickened, smooth, pearl-white outer surface of ovary Chronic pelvic pain, possibly due to pelvic crowding from enlarged ovaries; however, the actual cause is not yet known The ratio of LH (Luteinizing hormone) to FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) is greater than 1:1, as tested on Day 3 of the menstrual cycle. High levels of testosterone. Low levels of sex hormone binding globulin. Hyperinsulinemia. Source(s): wikipedia If the polycystic ovary pops near a uterine structure, incredible pain and possibly hemorrhage can result. The above answer is thorough and great info. I think hyperinsulinemia is the likely cause of polycystic ovary syndrome, and is a precursor to pre-diabetes. Do you have a family history of this? Been there, had that, no more thanks to peri-menopause |
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