The name of this hormonal disorder is an acronym, PCOS, which stands for polycystic ovary\nsyndrome.
\nIt is a common disease in women that attacks the hormonal system and is also the most\ncommon cause of infertility. About 10-20% of women will experience this syndrome in their\nlifetime. It is worth treating seriously as it can have both short and long-term complications.\nPCOS can also be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, stress, poor diet, the unhealthy effects of\nbeing overweight, but it is mostly hereditary, a genetic predisposition.<\/p>\n
It is characterised by a complex set of symptoms. Gynaecological problems can occur, such\nas menstrual cycle disturbance or absence, infertility. Internal medicine symptoms of the\nsyndrome may include severe obesity, high blood pressure, and circulatory problems,\ncardiovascular complaints. There may also be dermatological symptoms such as excessively\noily, acne-prone skin or greyish skin lesions.<\/p>\n
Yet, perhaps the most disturbing symptom in women with the syndrome is the visible signs of\nmale sex hormones becoming overwhelmed by the hormone imbalance. These include\nexcessive hair growth in areas that are typical of men: the area between the navel and the\npubic mound, around the nipples and on the lower back. There may also be a strengthening\nof the tiny fluffy hairs on the face, as if they were growing beards and moustaches.<\/p>\n
In addition, if there is a family history of male pattern baldness, this may also appear in\nwomen with PCOS due to male sex hormones. They may then experience severe hair loss and\nbaldness on the forehead and the top of the head.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, these symptoms of the syndrome can be reduced with medication, which can\nhelp to reduce hair growth, reverse hair loss and help with fertility. Unfortunately, there is\nno complete cure for PCOS, only the symptoms can be treated.<\/p>\n