PCOS In Adolescence | Dr Naquiah Jabeen
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder familiar among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have unusual or extended menstrual periods. The ovaries develop countless small collections of fluid and fail to release eggs consistently
Symptoms of PCOS:
- Irregular periods
- Difficulty in getting pregnant
- Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)
- Weight gain
- Hair loss
Complications of PCOS are:
- Infertility
- Gestational diabetes
- Miscarriage
- Abnormal uter