Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods. Signs and symptoms of PCOS vary.
What are the symptoms of PCOS?
- Menstrual irregularities:
- No menstrual periods
- Frequently missed periods
- Very heavy periods
- Bleeding but no ovulation
- Infertility
- Excess hair growth on the face, chest, belly, or upper thighs—a condition called hirsutism
- Severe, late-onset, or persistent acne that does not respond well to usual treatments
- Obesity, weight gain, or trouble losing weight, especially around the waist
- Pelvic pain
- Oily skin
- Patches of thickened, dark, velvety skin—a condition called acanthosis nigricans