• Irregular periods. Irregular, infrequent or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. You may have more than 35 days between periods, have fewer than nine periods a year and have unusually heavy periods.
Causes Of PCOS
Studies have shown certain genes may be linked to PCOS acne. Male pattern baldness may also occur from excess androgen.
There are many complications you may experience The cause of PCOS isn't known exactly, but factors from having PCOS. Some of the most common include miscarriage, premature birth, type 2 that could potentially play a role in PCOS include diabetes, abnormal uterine bleeding, sleep apnea, the following: infertility, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, endometrial cancer or • High insulin levels. Insulin is the hormone pregnancy-induced high blood pressure. the pancreas produces that allows your Other complications may include nonalcoholic cells to use sugar, which is your body's main steatohepatitis – a serious inflammation of the liver energy supply. If your cells become resistant caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver and to insulin, then blood sugar levels may rise metabolic syndrome – a group of conditions that and your body might try to produce more insulin. Excess insulin might increase androgen include abnormal triglyceride or cholesterol levels, high blood pressure or high blood sugar. All of these production, which can cause issues with can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease ovulation. significantly. • Heredity. Some research indicates certain Because obesity is often associated with PCOS, genes may be linked to PCOS. this can sometimes worsen complications of this • Low-grade inflammation. This happens disorder. when white blood cells produce substances to fight off infection. Studies have shown that women with PCOS have a type of lowWhen You Should See A Doctor grade inflammation that is a direct cause of You should visit your doctor if you're experiencing polycystic ovaries producing androgens. This can lead to blood vessel and heart difficulties. infertility, have concerns about your menstrual periods or if you have signs of too much androgen • Excess androgen. The ovaries produce such as worsening excess facial and body hare, maleseriously high levels of androgen, that results pattern baldness or acne. WGW in excess facial and body hair and extreme
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