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Polycystic Ovarian Sindrome (PCOS) Awareness.
It is the most common female endocrine (hormonal) disorder and is characterized by multiple abnormal ovarian cysts. Most ovarian cysts are harmless, fluid-filled sacs containing immature eggs that attach to the ovaries. But multiple cysts, with a typical appearance of "a string of pearls" or "pearl necklace", are a hallmark of PCOS. An estimated 5-10% of women of childbearing age are affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and it is one of the leading causes of infertility. Post-menopausal women can also suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Most PCOS sufferers are overweight or obese. But women of normal weight and even lean females can also suffer from this insidious condition. |
- excessive weight gain and obesity
- irregular, heavy or completely absent periods
- ovarian cysts
- excessive facial or body hair
- Alopecia (male pattern hair loss)
- acne, skin tags (growths from the skin)
- Acanthosis Nigricans (brown skin patches)
- high cholesterol levels
- exhaustion or lack of mental alertness
- decreased sex drive
- excess male hormones
- Other symptoms also include sleep apnea ( breathing problems during sleeping), thyroid disorders and depression and anxiety.
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