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| What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? |
- Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:
- infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
- infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating
- increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, or toes—a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um)
- multiple ovarian cysts
- acne, oily skin
- weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
- insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
- high cholesterol
- high blood pressure
- male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
- patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
- skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
- anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
- sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep
Information is provided by: The National Women's Health Information Center which is Sponsored by the Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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