A hormone expert revealed five of the most overlooked symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
, there are more subtle symptoms that people could be missing. HuffPost UK spoke with Mike Kocsis, a Hormone Expert atin women is a sign of PCOS . Known as hirsutism, this is caused by an excess production of androgen in the body.”
However, he pointed out, facial hair isn’t the only thing you should look for, as excessive, thick and dark hair around the nipples, chest, back, buttocks and thighs can also be a sign of PCOS as your body is producing too many androgens. He added: “However, it’s worth mentioning that if the hair is thin and light, then this is perhaps less of a concern than if the hair is thicker and darker.”Kocsis explained that, in the same way that high levels of androgen production can result in excessive hair growth, it can also actually lead to the hair on your head thinning, becoming drier and damaged and even falling out entirely.
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