Women with PCOS may complain of irregular periods or very long intervals between periods. Increased hair growth (hirsutism) and acne (pimples) can be seen in these people, and they may also suffer from infertility.
Weight gain in people with this syndrome is in the abdomen and sides, which causes the person's body shape to change from a pear to an apple. Abdominal fat in people who are overweight, according to research, can cause cardiovascular diseases and fatty liver.
Symptoms of metabolic syndrome include abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance or diabetes.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) makes it difficult for the body to use the hormone insulin, so sugar and starch are not converted into energy and insulin resistance occurs.
In the ultrasound of these women, large ovaries containing many small cysts are seen.
Blood tests may show high blood sugar, high cholesterol, or increased levels of male hormones.
» If you are also involved in polycystic ovary syndrome, it is better to know that lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, exercise and weight loss play an important role in improving and treating the symptoms of this syndrome. Losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can help regulate your menstrual cycle and improve PCOS symptoms.