Insulin is responsible for controlling the body's level of sugar. When cells cannot use insulin, it begins to accumulate in the blood and leads to various symptoms including obesity and a disruption in the normal menstrual cycle. This disruption frequently results in anovulation, and therefore infertility. Irregular or absent menstrual cycles-PCOS patients may report to a physician for lack of menses or extremely variable menstrual cycles. Hyperandrogenic symptoms-Acne and hirsutism are the hallmark symptoms of PCOS 2.
Blood testing is performed by a clinician and the results are compared with known normal levels.
Furthermore, polycystic ovaries are typically 1.5 to 3 times the normal size. Some individuals will have abnormal findings in all three categories, some in only two, and others in just one. The classic findings for PCOS are menstrual cycle abnormalities, increased hair growth, and obesity. Patients typically seek medical care for the menstrual cycle irregularities, infertility, problems of self-esteem and appearance arising from obesity, and excess hair growth. Therefore, proper diagnosis along with effective treatment options is essential to prevent further complications.