What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
3. Symptoms of PCOS
Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome are not aware that they have it until their attempts at becoming pregnant fail. Others start experiencing symptoms when their periods first start or when they gain weight. Irregular periods is one of the most frequently cited symptoms. Often when periods do occur, they are very heavy.
The higher levels of androgen lead to symptoms that include male pattern baldness, facial hair and acne. Some women experience frequent headaches that are due to the changes in hormone levels. Another possible symptom is the presence of dark patches in the folds of the skin.
