Common Hidden Symptoms And Causes Of (PCOS) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

PCOS is a common health issue caused by a hormonal imbalance in the female reproductive system. PCOS  also known as hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive ages 15 to 44 years. It causes women to produce an excess of male hormones.

Here Are Some Of The Common Symptoms To Look Out For

Hirsutism (Hair Growth)-

Excess hair growth is referred to as hirsutism. Women with PCOS may have hair growth on their face and body, including their back, abdomen, and chest. 

Skin Darkening-

Pigmentation appears on the face, dark patches of skin can form in the body, especially under the breast area, groin- between two legs, crease from your neck and armpit.  

Acne-

Acne breakouts are common in women with PCOS, especially on the face, chest, and upper back. Male hormones create acne by making the skin oilier than normal skin. Acne can linger long into adolescence and is difficult to treat.

Irregular Periods-

Some women with PCOS have fewer periods than normal. Due to a lack of ovulation, the uterine lining does not shed every month, while some women have period longer or heavier periods than usual due to the uterine lining growing over a longer length of time. PCOS is a condition that affects women’s menstrual cycles that involves abnormal menstruation, the lack of menstruation, irregular menstruation, light menstruation, or spotting, missing periods, or not having a period at all.

Male Baldness-

The hair on your scalp thins and may fall off. Women with PCOS may start to bald or lose patches of hair on their heads.

What Are The Root Causes Of PCOS?

Insulin Resistance

PCOS causes an increase in the production of androgen, a male hormone. Hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, weight gain, and an irregular menstrual cycle are all indications of PCOS caused by an imbalance of male hormones.   Insulin resistance occurs when your body’s cells stop reacting to insulin, blocking glucose from entering the cells. And your body doesn’t use available insulin to keep your glucose levels stable. When insulin s not working properly, When this happens, the body responds by producing more insulin, the higher level of insulin develop androgens- a male hormone.

Several foods increase insulin levels in the body, including dairy, saturated fats, refined carbs, caffeine, and foods with a high glycemic index.

Genetics

Many hereditary factors are thought to have a role in PCOS. If a woman has a family history of PCOS, such as a mother, aunt, sister, or daughter, she is more likely to get type 2 diabetes, which leads to PCOS. Women with PCOS are also more likely to develop type 2 diabetes,

Inflammation

Inflammation levels are typically higher in women with PCOS. Being overweight might also impact inflammation. Excessive inflammation has been linked to higher levels of androgen, which can lead to PCOS.

Overweight

PCOS can affect even both slim and overweight women. On the other side, women with PCOS are more likely to be overweight or obese. Being overweight has an impact on insulin resistance, which is the major cause of PCOS and its symptoms.