Polycystic Ovarian Disease

It is estimated that 10% of women in the reproductive age have Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS for short). They usually have high level of androgens, which are male hormones, and have an irregular or don't have menstrual cycle at all.

Other symptoms of PCOS are:

	infrequent menstrual periods,
	no menstrual periods, and/or
	irregular bleeding
	infertility or inability to get pregnant because of not ovulating
	increased growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes
	acne, oily skin, or dandruff
	pelvic pain weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
	type 2 diabetes
	high cholesterol
	high blood pressure male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
	patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
	skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
	sleep apnea ? excessive snoring and breathing stops at times while asleep