The three main features of this condition are irregular periods, high levels of “male” hormones and polycystic ovaries. Symptoms of PCOS usually become apparent during your late teens or early 20s, the NHS reports. Here’s one sign found in your hair.
Excess androgens can trigger hair thinning on the scalp.
In PCOS patients this hormone disbalance is caused by your ovaries making more than normal levels of the “male” hormone testosterone.
Another physical sign linked to these elevated levels is excessive hair growth on the face, chest, back or buttocks.
This opposite problem, characterised by having thick, dark hair on places outside of the scalp, is referred to as hirsutism.
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Apart from hair signs, the elevated levels of male hormones can in some PCOS sufferers also cause acne and oily skin, the NHS reports.
Androgens can cause the glands in the skin to produce an excess of an oily substance called sebum, leading to oily complexion.
If these problems are bothering you, there are treatments available including anti-androgen drugs available on prescription.
Another possibility is treating the cause, so the ovaries that are producing excess androgen, surgically.
PCOS is also linked with a higher risk of developing health problems like type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels later in life.
The NHS advises speaking to your GP if you think you may be suffering from the condition.
Currently, there’s no cure for PCOS, but the symptoms can be treated and managed.
These treatments can range from lifestyle changes and medicines to simple surgical procedures.
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