Polycystic Ovarian Disease
It
is estimated that 10% of women in the reproductive age have Polycystic
Ovarian Disease (PCOS for short). They usually have high level
of androgens, which are male hormones, and have an irregular
or don't have menstrual cycle at all. Other
symptoms of PCOS are:
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infrequent menstrual
periods, |
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no menstrual periods, and/or |
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irregular bleeding |
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infertility or inability to get
pregnant because of not ovulating |
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increased growth of hair on the
face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes |
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acne, oily skin, or dandruff |
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pelvic pain weight gain or obesity,
usually carrying extra weight around the waist |
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type 2 diabetes |
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high cholesterol |
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high blood pressure male-pattern
baldness or thinning hair |
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patches of thickened and dark brown or
black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs |
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skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin
in the armpits or neck area |
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sleep apnea ? excessive snoring and breathing
stops at times while asleep |
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ovarian disease laparoscopy video.
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