Women at any age should not ignore these 5 physical signs even by mistake, they can be symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which can cause major harm in the future.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome i.e. PCOS is a hormonal condition, which is usually seen in women of reproductive age. In this condition, many symptoms are seen in the body, especially during this time the risk of infertility increases. PCOS is also called reproductive hormonal imbalance. It can be seen in reproductive women of any age. Therefore, it is very important to have information related to its symptoms, so that it can be prevented in the beginning itself (early signs of PCOS).

If you keep ignoring it for a long time, it can cause big problems later. Especially if you are the mother of a small girl and she is about to enter puberty, then you should have all the information related to PCOS.

Generally its symptoms start appearing before menstruation i.e. before puberty. Dr. Anjali Kumar, Founder of Maitri Women and Senior Gynecologist of CK Birla Hospital, has explained the initial symptoms of PCOS, and advised to pay attention to them in time. So let us know about this in more detail.

At what age is the risk of PCOS higher?

Polycystic ovary syndrome can affect women at any age after puberty. But generally it is seen in women of child bearing age of 15 to 44. However, in most women, PCOS is diagnosed between the age of 20 to 30 because during this time they face problems in pregnancy.

Know here the early symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Early symptoms of PCOS)

1. Irregular periods

Talking about the initial signs of PCOS, first of all disturbances start appearing in your periods. If your periods have started becoming irregular, you may be suffering from PCOS. In this situation, your periods may be late by 15 days to missing for up to 2 months (early signs of PCOS). After two months, you may have to face periods with a lot of pain and heavy bleeding. If you are experiencing this, definitely consult a doctor.

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2. Weight Gain

Increasing weight can be a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome. According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine, about 80% of women with PCOS are overweight. Especially if you are gaining more fat around your stomach, along with other symptoms like irregular periods, then you should get yourself checked for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Due to eating stale food, 10 to 30 percent women are getting affected by PCOS. Image: Adobe Stock

Apart from this, if your weight is increasing rapidly, and you do not have PCOS yet, then get control over it. Because increasing weight can also cause this.

3. Unwanted hair on body and skin

In case of pus, abnormal hair grows on the face, chest, stomach, hands and legs of women. These hairs can become quite dense, due to which women get worried (early signs of PCOS). If this is happening to you too, consult a doctor. These symptoms are seen in about 70% of women suffering from PCOS.

4. Skin related problems

Women have to face many skin related problems in polycystic ovary syndrome. Skin problems can be an early symptom of PCOS, so pay more attention to them. In the case of PCOS, dark spots appear on the skin, especially around the neck, underarms, waist, back and breasts.

Apart from this, skin tags start coming out. Women suffering from PCOS usually develop small skin tags on the underarms and neck. PCOS can cause acne, especially on your back, chest, and face (early signs of PCOS).

In PCOS, hair starts looking lifeless. Image: Adobe Stock

5. Hair Fall

Early symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome include hair fall. Hormonal changes in the body negatively affect the health of the hair, and hair fall begins. Gradually the hair becomes very thin. If PCOS is not treated for a long time, baldness starts appearing on your scalp.

Note: Do not ignore these 5 initial symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Recognize these symptoms and immediately consult a doctor to get your condition checked.

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