What Are The Early Signs Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that causes many health problems in women.  Dr Sonia Rawat, the Director of Preventive Health and Wellness at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi tells HerZindagi team about the early signs of this disease which women and girls can detect so that they can manage their health better.

What Is PCOS?

As the name implies, this diseases refers to the development of too many cysts in the ovaries. Growth of cysts in this egg-producing organ of our body can lead to hormonal imbalance which, in turn, causes a variety of problems. 

What Are The Early Signs Of Hormonal Imbalance?

• Irregular periods
• Abnormal weight gain, especially round the belly
• Skin problems like pimples become common and hair growth is affected. Women with PCOS can have hirsutism which is growth of excessive hair in places where you don’t want while hair at the usual places starts thinning out.

You can easily observe these changes if you pay total attention to your body and take care of it. If you unfortunately see the development of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately to start medications and lifestyle changes so that that the growth of the cysts is arrested and the hormonal imbalance is taken care of.