The hormonal imbalance and excess of androgen are part of the cause symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The growing insulin resistance (insulin that does not deal effectively with your body's glucose) causes problems that point to PCOS.

According to Pick and Holmes, nurse practitioners of womentowomen.com, between 5-10% of childbearing women are affected with PCOS. Most symptoms begin to develop after your first period.

The presence of cysts on your ovaries affects the hormones and the ability to ovulate. The irregular cycles make fertility difficult. The female body messages systems in a feedback loop that keeps the cycle going until symptoms are experienced.

The Free Online Medical Dictionary defines syndrome as "a set of symptoms occurring together, the sum of signs of any morbid state; a symptom complex."

One or two symptoms don't make a sum, but the absence of an indicator doesn't mean that you don't have PCOS. If you are concerned about your symptoms, it is time to get them checked out.

Symptoms Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Are you experiencing any of the classic symptoms of PCOS?

Irregular periods

Excessive weight gain or obesity, even with dieting and exercise

Distressing physical appearance symptoms that are due to male hormone secretion:

- Excessive hair growth where you don't want it
- A male pattern of baldness where you want hair
- Dark, velvety skin patches
- Acne

• Elevated blood sugar from insulin resistance
• Elevated cholesterol and lipid panel from insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
• Infertility or trouble getting pregnant
• Problematic pregnancies
• High blood pressure or hypertension
• Depression

If you are experiencing any symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, it's time to take action. My best recommendation is to first go for screening to a trusted health care provider--for example a gynecologist or women's health nurse practitioner.

They will do blood work, a pelvic exam, check your weight and measure your waist. Those results will determine any further testing. These are not favorite activities, but they are crucial to diagnose whether your symptoms add up to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS symptoms can help prevent serious complications.

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By Karen Kalata