08/02/2024
PCOS: Roughly 75% of women don't know they have it. Many women may never get a diagnosis because they may do not have polycystic ovaries.
PCOS doesn't stop after menopause.
There are four types of PCOS, most common is Insulin-Resistant PCOS.
The three key requirements to know if you have PCOS:
- irregular periods or polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound
- high androgens on a blood test or symptoms of high androgens
- other reasons for high androgens has been ruled out.
Symptoms of PCOS include:
- Excessive Facial Hair and Body Hair
- Acne
- Hair Loss (on head)
- Weight Gain
- Infertility
- Irregular periods
Sound familiar? Learn more about how to test and reverse PCOS:
PCOS is a common diagnosis that affect up to 10% of women. It’s best defined as a group of symptoms related to anovulation (the lack of ovulation) and a high
