There are quite a few symptoms that can be indicative of PCOS, and many patients will not have all of the symptoms at once but only just a few with more developing eventually, making this a difficult condition to diagnose. The most common symptoms of PCOS include: ● Irregular or missed periods ● Increased hair growth, specifically on the face, back, chest, and buttocks ● Thinning hair from the head ● Weight gain ● Acne or oily skin ● Struggling to get pregnant (often due to irregular ovulation) Several of these symptoms are common among those with health conditions or are often just considered just a part of menstruation or increased stress, often leading to women going years before they are able to receive an accurate diagnosis. The most common symptom of PCOS that is often overlooked or seen as the symptom of a different condition is difficulty maintaining a stable weight, with over 50% of women who have PCOS struggling with unexplained weight gain.