What are the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

What are the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

The symptoms of PCOS include:


*Irregular or no menstrual periods

*Acne

*Obesity, and

*Excess hair growth

Other signs and symptoms of PCOS include:


*weight gain,

*oily skin,

*dandruff,

*infertility,

*skin discolorations,

*high cholesterol levels,

*elevated blood pressure, and

*abnormal hair growth and distribution


Any of the above symptoms and signs may be absent in PCOS, with the exception of irregular or no menstrual periods. All women with PCOS will have irregular or no menstrual periods. Women who have PCOS do not regularly ovulate; that is, they do not release an egg every month. This is why they do not have regular periods.