PCOS or Polycystic Ovaries is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of male hormones androgens.
These androgens are generally present in women in small quantity.
PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome name describes the numerous small follicles which don’t get mature & remain small in the ovaries.
Cysts are not always present in the diagnosis of PCOS.If we consider the Rotterdam criteria then, PCOS is defined by the presence of any 2 of 3 of the following criteria:oligo‐anovulation,hyperandrogenism andpolycystic ovaries (≥ 12 follicles measuring 2‐9 mm in diameter and/or an ovarian volume > 10 mL in at least one ovary) on ultrasound.PCOS Symptoms?PCOS Symptoms may include:Irregular periods, or very scanty periods.
Ovarian size is mostly increased due to multiple small follicles.Excess hair on the body including the chest, stomach, and backWeight gain or ObesityAcneExcessive hair loss from scalp or thinning hairInfertility or Unable to conceiveSmall pieces of excess skin on the neck or armpitsDark or thick skin patches