Signs of Polycystic ovary syndrome
Symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Polycystic ovary syndrome may include:
List of 61
Polycystic ovary syndrome Symptoms
Note that Polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Polycystic ovary syndrome signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC (Excerpt)
Is it possible to have PCOS without having cysts?
This is an area of disagreement among medical professionals. While most
women with PCOS have polycystic ovaries, some doctors will diagnose a
woman with PCOS based on other physical symptoms or hormone abnormalities. (Source: excerpt from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC (Excerpt)
Some of the other symptoms of PCOS include:
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Infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or
irregular bleeding;
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Infrequent or no ovulation;
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Increased serum levels of male hormones, such as
testosterone;
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Inability to get pregnant within six to 12 months of
unprotected sexual intercourse (infertility);
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Pelvic pain that lasts longer than six months;
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Weight gain or obesity;
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Diabetes, over-production of insulin, and inefficient use
of insulin in the body;
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Abnormal lipid levels (such as high or low cholesterol
levels, and high triglycerides);
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High blood pressure (over 140/90);
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Excess growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, thumbs,
or toes;
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Male-pattern baldness or thinning hair;
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Acne, oily skin, or dandruff;
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Patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the
neck, groin, underarms, or skin folds; and
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Skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or
neck area.
(Source: excerpt from
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC)
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What are the signs of Polycystic ovary syndrome?
The phrase "signs of Polycystic ovary syndrome" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Polycystic ovary syndrome has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Polycystic ovary syndrome signs or Polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms.
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