OVARIAN CYST TREATMENT

Part of the problem when it comes to diagnosing PCOS is that many of the most common symptoms of the disorder at least initially not related to one another. PCOS symptoms are more often different for each woman.

The increase in androgens contributes towards many PCOS symptoms experienced by women. Androgens cause distressing changes in appearance due their masculine hormones.

It is a complicated disorder with many possible signs and PCOS symptoms. Getting a better understanding of just what the PCOS symptoms will help you recognise whether you suffer from it.

Below is a list of PCOS Symptoms

Weight problems - Many women with PCOS gain weight around their abdomen. Such weight gain is connected with imbalances of insulin and glucose in the body.

Other women may not necessarily gain weight but find that, no matter how hard they try, they cannot lose any weight. Not every woman with PCOS will have problems with excess weight. In fact, up to half of women with PCOS are lean. Even lean women with PCOS may struggle with high insulin levels or insulin resistance.

Absent or Irregular Periods - Nine or few menstrual cycles per year may be a sign of PCOS. Bleeding may be heavier than normal. This happens due to the failure of the ovaries to produce hormones that keep the menstrual cycle regular. Irregular or absent menses indicate that a woman is probably not ovulating.

Infertility - The high levels of excess insulin seen with PCOS can stimulate the ovaries to produce large amounts of the male hormone (androgens), which can possibly prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg each month, thus causing infertility. Because women with PCOS don't have regular menstrual cycles, many are unable to become pregnant. With help, however, many PCOS sufferers conceive.

Excess Hair Growth (Hirsutism) - This symptom causes excess hair, which can be difficult for many women. For most PCOS sufferers, hair in the moustache and beard areas becomes heavier and darker. Hair growth on the arms and legs is also a possibility, as well as hair on abdomen, chest or back, together with more growth in the pubic area. This condition is due to high levels of male hormones.

Thinning Hair - Just as heavier hair growth is possible, so is the type of hair thinning that many men experience. This is caused in women by higher levels of androgens.

Acne - Pimples and oily skin can also bother women with PCOS. The acne is usually found around the face (especially along the jaw line), chest and back.

Ovarian Cysts - The increase in insulin levels contributes to the formation of cysts in the ovaries due to the hormonal imbalances and the sensitivity of ovaries to the influence of insulin. These multiple and immature ovarian cysts are directly linked to irregular menstruation and infertility.

Polycystic ovaries are defined as 12 or more follicles in at least one ovary as seen by ultrasound. Follicles are small, fluid-filled sacs containing eggs. In PCOS, the follicles bunch together to form cysts.

Note: Not every woman with PCOS has polycystic ovaries.

Fatigue - We hear from many women with PCOS who are tired all the time! Fatigue is a common symptom that may be related to PCOS in that insulin resistance can be one cause of reduced energy levels. Furthermore, many women with PCOS also have low thyroid function (hypothyroidism), a very common endocrine condition, which itself causes fatigue.

Other Skin Problems - thick lumps of skin sometimes as large as raisins - can form as a result of PCOS. They are usually found in the armpits, at the bra line or neck and can easily be removed by a dermatologist. Darkening and thickening of the skin can also occur around the neck, groin, underarms or skin folds. This condition, called Acanthosis Nigricans, is a sign of Insulin Resistance, the underlying cause of PCOS. Other women with PCOS note an increase in dandruff.

Mood Swings - Many women with PCOS may find themselves more anxious or depressed by their appearance or their inability to become pregnant. Mood swings can also be caused by hormone problems. Managing your PCOS symptoms may help to relieve depression.

High cholesterol and High Blood Pressure - Increased LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) will increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Extra attention needs to be paid to cholesterol levels and also blood pressure, as both of these markers of heart disease.

Sleep Apnea - Women with PCOS have a high risk for sleep apnea. This may be due to the increased BMI (Body Mass Index) in about half of women with PCOS. Sleep apnea is also caused in people with PCOS because of the effects of testosterone on blood vessels.

If you suffer from any of these PCOS symptoms look at the PCOS treatment for ways of treating them. Alternatively, you can also look at more natural ways treating your PCOS.

In order to find out more and follow a natural program to your PCOS, it is highly recommended that you read Natural Ovarian Cyst and PCOS Relief Secrets by Laura Hennings. Upon following the program you will benefit from:

- Avoiding the need to go through a frightening surgery

- Naturally and almost effortlessly losing weight with a healthy diet and exercise program

- Menstrual cycles becoming more consistent i.e. increasing your chances of becoming pregnant

- Improved sex life

- Elimination of unwanted hair

- Removal of anxiety and mood swings

Just because you have PCOS does not mean that you are required to suffer from its negative symptoms all the time. Click the pink button to take the necessary steps to improve your health and to make yourself feel better.