The Problem - I'm 31 years old, and I have PCOS. Doctors haven't tried to do anything to help, but treat the symptoms - not the problems. On March 16th, 2013 - I weighed 263.7 lbs. I'm 5' 3" tall.
Hirsutism: This condition produces excess hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, thumbs, or toes.
Thinning hair: PCOS can cause androgenic alopecia--scalp hair loss--in a classic “male baldness” pattern.
Acne/oily skin: In women with PCOS, oil production is stimulated by overproduction of male hormones.
Skin abnormalities: Women with PCOS may notice dark patches of skin, called acanthosis nigricans, most commonly on the back of the neck, but also in skin creases under arms, breasts, and between thighs, occasionally on the hands, elbows, and knees. The darkened skin is usually velvety or rough to the touch. PCOS can also cause skin tags, tiny flaps of skin that usually cause no symptoms.
Polycystic ovaries: Classic PCOS ovaries have a “string of pearls” or “pearl necklace” appearance with many cysts (fluid-filled sacs).
Polycystic ovaries: Classic PCOS ovaries have a “string of pearls” or “pearl necklace” appearance with many cysts (fluid-filled sacs).
Obesity or weight gain: Commonly a woman with PCOS will have what is called an apple figure where excess weight is concentrated heavily in the abdomen, similar to the way men often gain weight, with comparatively narrower arms and legs.
Infertility or reduced fertility: Infertility is the inability to get pregnant within six to 12 months of unprotected intercourse, depending on age. Because women with PCOS do not ovulate regularly, it affects their ability to conceive.
Menstrual irregularities: Women with PCOS may experience infrequent or absent menstrual cycles. Infrequent cycles is defined as having 8 or fewer periods per year. Irregular bleeding may include lengthy bleeding episodes, scant or heavy periods, or frequent spotting.
Headaches: I suffer from headaches almost daily, and as many as a migraine a week.
Sleeplessness: I have a hard time falling asleep before 4 a.m.
Lack of energy.
Depression.
Allergies.
- I SUFFER From -
Hirsutism: This condition produces excess hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, thumbs, or toes.
Thinning hair: PCOS can cause androgenic alopecia--scalp hair loss--in a classic “male baldness” pattern.
Acne/oily skin: In women with PCOS, oil production is stimulated by overproduction of male hormones.
Skin abnormalities: Women with PCOS may notice dark patches of skin, called acanthosis nigricans, most commonly on the back of the neck, but also in skin creases under arms, breasts, and between thighs, occasionally on the hands, elbows, and knees. The darkened skin is usually velvety or rough to the touch. PCOS can also cause skin tags, tiny flaps of skin that usually cause no symptoms.
Polycystic ovaries: Classic PCOS ovaries have a “string of pearls” or “pearl necklace” appearance with many cysts (fluid-filled sacs).
Polycystic ovaries: Classic PCOS ovaries have a “string of pearls” or “pearl necklace” appearance with many cysts (fluid-filled sacs).
Obesity or weight gain: Commonly a woman with PCOS will have what is called an apple figure where excess weight is concentrated heavily in the abdomen, similar to the way men often gain weight, with comparatively narrower arms and legs.
Infertility or reduced fertility: Infertility is the inability to get pregnant within six to 12 months of unprotected intercourse, depending on age. Because women with PCOS do not ovulate regularly, it affects their ability to conceive.
Menstrual irregularities: Women with PCOS may experience infrequent or absent menstrual cycles. Infrequent cycles is defined as having 8 or fewer periods per year. Irregular bleeding may include lengthy bleeding episodes, scant or heavy periods, or frequent spotting.
Headaches: I suffer from headaches almost daily, and as many as a migraine a week.
Sleeplessness: I have a hard time falling asleep before 4 a.m.
Lack of energy.
Depression.
Allergies.
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