Wellness Tuesday: Symptoms of PCOS

Last week, I shared a little bit about my struggle with PCOS.  So what are some of the symptoms found in PCOS?

Often signs may be found after the first menstrual cycle in a teen.   However, the symptoms become more noticeable after weight gain.

Some of the symptoms that are more common include:

• Acne
  

  Trouble conceiving is a symptom of PCOS

• Weight gain
• Trouble losing weight
• Irregular periods
• Thicker and darker hair on the face and body
• Fertility issues
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Elevated levels of androgens {male hormones}
• Thinning of the hair
• Miscarriages
• Pelvic pain
• Skin tags
• Breathing Problems
  

  High blood pressure is another symptom of PCOS

• Increased stress levels
• Sleep Apnea
• High blood pressure
• Decreased sex drive
• Uterine cancer
• Voice grows deeper
• Dark brown or black patches on the skin

If you struggle with two, three or more of these issues you may want to contact your physician.