Lets talk about PCOS
Hey Guys, So this topic is something that I feel very strongly about and I also think that it is one of the most understood conditions out there. For those of you that don't know what PCOS is, it stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and it is a very common health condition that affects how women's ovaries work. Doctors Estimate that 1 in 10 women have it and more than 50% of the women are unaware that they do have it. Common symptoms include: -Irregular periods & Infertility ( making it difficult for women to ovulate and conceive), -Excessive Levels of Male hormones in your body (Androgen)- which can cause excess hair on your face or body- most commonly on your face though -Weight gain, -Hair thinning, -Oily skin or acne -The ovaries themselves ( your ovaries can become enlarged and contain lots of fluid-filled sacs follicles which surround your eggs.) There is no exact cause of PCOS, it is known to run in families. Many women with PCOS later in life go on