Be PCOS Aware!
About one in ten women of childbearing age has PCOS. It can occur in girls as young as 11 years old. PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility (not being able to get pregnant).
Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:
* infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
* infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating
* increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes—a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um)
* ovarian cysts
* acne, oily skin, or dandruff
* weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
* insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
* high cholesterol
* high blood pressure
* male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
* patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
* skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
* pelvic pain
* anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
* sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep
Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:
* infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
* infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating
* increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes—a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um)
* ovarian cysts
* acne, oily skin, or dandruff
* weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
* insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
* high cholesterol
* high blood pressure
* male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
* patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
* skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
* pelvic pain
* anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
* sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep
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Permalink Reply by Rachael on -
Wanted to share a poem my friend wrote
"You are not alone with this"
"There are others just like you."
-That's not what my problem is,
I worry about the ones who don't have a clue.
The ones who are treated with just birth control
The ones that are told that BC should "Fix It"
I worry about the women unaware,
The doctors didn't tell them they were insulin resistant.
The doctors treat them as if they don't know or care,
They fail to mention the unwanted hair...
Or, the bald spots that will appear on your head,
They just tell you it's life, instead.
They didn't tell them their face would break out,
I found out the hard way, no doubt.
They didn't mention the excessive weight gain,
Or the unbearable abdominal pain.
Did they mention the sleep apnea at night?
Or, when you want to have a child - the fertility fight?
Did they mention the fact that your cycle will hardly come alone?
You'll have to take medication to bring it on.
Now, get in your car - and start up your engine,
For the ride that your doctor failed to mention!
Pick up some nair, tweezers, or razors on the way,
Because you'll be shaving your face, everyday!
Exercise right and slack off the sweets
Or the scale will read higher week after week!
Now that you know a little about PCOS, it's your duty, so try your best
To tell every woman that doesn't have a clue
That you, yourself have PCOS too!
Now make sure you spread the word,
And tell every woman something about PCOS they haven't heard! -
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