Women that have PCOS suffer from a hormonal imbalance that reeks havoc on their body. Common symptoms can include:
*Irregular or absent periods
* Infertility
*Repeat Miscarriages
*Sleep Apnea
*Depression
*Mood swings
*Acne
*Pelvic Pain
*Ovarian Cysts
*Weight gain
*Hirsutism (excessive hair growth in areas not typical to women)
If not treated it can lead to
*High blood pressure
*Type 2 Diabetes
*Heart Disease
This video does a great job of explaining what PCOS is.
If you would like more detailed information about PCOS, its effects on your body, diagnosis, etc... Please visit these websites they have lots of good information.
http://women.webmd.com/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-topic-overview
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001408/
Questions? Feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer them or direct you in the right direction.
*Disclaimer: This is for information purposes ONLY this is not to be used as a medical diagnosis or as medical advice. If you believe that you, or someone one you know has PCOS please see your doctor.
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