PCOS
PCOS means Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Short and fast definiton- it is a disorder of chronically abnormal ovarian function and hyperandrogenism (abnormally elevated androgen levels). Basically, your hormones are completly out of whack.
Symtoms of PCOS:
- Acne - Excess Body or Facial Hair
- Irregular Periods or No Periods - Sleep Apnea
- Infertility -Hormone Imbalance
- Fatigue -Excess Facial or Body Hair
- Weight Gain
How do I know if I have PCOS: Determine if you have PCOS can be confusing and sometimes difficult process. The reason is that PCOS is a syndrome - each person will have a different set of symptoms. These may include all of some of the above. Please take the following test for an assessment of your risk for PCOS:
1. Are you 20lbs over your ideal weight? Y/N
2. Are you carrying the excess weight around your middle? Y/N
3. Have you gained 10lbs or more unexpectedly? Y/N
4. Are you experiencing difficultly loosing weight? Y/N
5. Do you have 8 or fewer that 8 periods within a year while not taking birth control pills? Y/N
6. Are you on the birth control pill to bring on a period? Y/N
7. Are you trying to become pregnant without success? Y/N
8. Do you have excess hair growth on your upper lip and chin, neck, chest areas and abdomen? Y/N
9. Is the hair on your head thinning? Y/N
10.Do you suffer from acne? Y/N
11.Do you have skin tags (lumps of skin sometimes as large as raisins? Y/N
12.Is your skin dark or discolored in certain areas? Y/N
13.Do you experience depression and anxiety? Y/N
14.Do you have a family history of Diabetes? Y/N
15.Have you ever had ovarian cysts? Y/N
16.Has anyone in your family ever had ovarian cysts? Y/N
17.Do you have blood sugar swings? Y/N
IF YOU HAVE ANSWERED YES to atleast 5 then there is strong possibility that you might have PCOS. Please check with your physician for further treatment. If you are looking for natural remedies or more information then there is a great website for that. Please visit www.insulitelabs.com for further information.
