PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is something that cannot be cured, despite some claims, although symptoms can be improved and managed (for some) with medication, exercise and other lifestyle changes. It is a hormonal condition that manifests itself differently in each person. PCOS is very common and impacts how ovaries function.

Symptoms of PCOS can vary from person to person and no two people are often suffering the exact same symptoms. Some symptoms include;

• Weight gain,
• Difficulty losing weight,
• Irregular periods or no periods,
• Thinning hair,
• Acne,
• Excessive hair growth,
• Fertility issues,
• Miscarriages,
• Cysts that burst and cause pain or internal bleeding,
• Mood changes,
• Depression,
• Bloating,

These are just some of the symptoms. Many Healthcare Professionals will suggest weight loss will solve all problems, however for those that suffer with PCOS, we know that this is often very difficult and untrue.

PCOS puts a person at a higher risk of;

• Type 2 Diabetes,
• High blood pressure,
• High cholesterol,
• (High blood pressure and cholesterol can also lead to strokes or heart disease,)
• Sleep apnoea,
• Depression,
• Endometrial Cancer.

September is PCOS awareness month and social media will see an increase in posts about this life changing syndrome. I will be uploading more posts about how PCOS impacts my life, however this post is a very basic, introduction to PCOS.

Please message me if you have questions and I will do my best to help you.