Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorders in which female ovaries produces an unusual amount of androgens, male sex hormones.
Causes
Genetics
Insulin resistant body
Inflammation in the body
Symptoms
- Acne
- Weight gain
- Male –pattern baldness
- Darkening of the skin
- Headaches
- Irregular periods
- Heavy bleeding during menstruation
- Hair growth on body, face, belly, chest and on back
Treatment
- Healthy and active lifestyle which includes balanced diet, physical activity and body weight according to Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Medications such as combination birth control pills and progestin therapy , clomiphene, letrozole, metformin, gonadotropins, spironolactone, eflornithine and electrolysis)
