You may have overlooked these symptomsheres what to know.
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Heres what to know.
What Is PCOS?
Some symptoms can be managed with a targeted eating pattern, healthy lifestyle changes, medications and fertility treatments.
The symptoms arent just limited to cysts and difficulty with getting pregnant, however.
Javaid isnt only an expert on the topicshe personally has PCOS, so she knows what shes talking about.
Ive dealt with PCOS and went through infertility and delayed diagnosis because no one believed me, Javaid tellsEatingWell.
There are subtle signs that [people] may not recognize.
Here are six sneaky signs that you may have PCOS.
6 Sneaky Signs of PCOS
1.
You Notice Skin Changes
An uptick in acne can be a symptom of PCOS, according to the gynecologist.
Excess testosterone may give us acne, Javaid explains.
A 2022 study explored this connection, finding acnes association with PCOS and hyperandrogenism.
Another sign of PCOS in the skin can be redness or a specific rash.
Theres a rash that people with PCOS can present with, its called acanthosis nigricans, the doctor says.
Its often missed, and a lot of people dont know that it can be associated with PCOS.
However, if youre gaining weight and youre unsure why, a hormonal imbalance could be the reason.
Its important to talk to a doctor about these symptoms to receive the proper treatment.
PCOS is a chronic condition, so there is no cure.
This is what we recommend in our curatedPCOS meal plan.
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