Doctor explains 3 SKIN SIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)

Dr O'Donovan explains 3 SKIN SIGNS associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work.

The 3 main features of PCOS are:

1. irregular periods – which means your ovaries do not regularly release eggs (ovulation)
2. excess androgen – high levels of "male" hormones in your body, which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair
3. polycystic ovaries – your ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) that surround the eggs.

If you have at least 2 of these features, you may be diagnosed with PCOS.

TIMELINE:

00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - What is PCOS?
01:00 - What are the skin signs associated with PCOS?
01:05 - Acne
01:55 - Hirsutism (excess hair growth)
02:32 - Acanthosis Nigricans
02:59 - Diagnosis
03:35 - Treatment

Further information via NHS website:

Mayo Clinic information on hirsutism:

PCOS information - Cleveland Clinic:
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[maricesfantasy]

I have not been officially diagnosed with PCOS however, i have the jawline acne and little hairs on the chin symptoms. My OBGYN did a pelvic ultrasound where they found a dermoid cyst. I'm scheduled for removal surgery in 3 weeks. Im praying my symtoms subside thereafter. Great video by the way. Right to the point🎉

[trammeinndlovu]

This really helped. I have all the symptoms mentioned and mood swings. My Dr appointment is scheduled in 2weeks.

[Ibhazeblessing]

I have PCOS and I remember how I felt when the doctor told me it would be hard for me to conceive I now have 4 children very successful pregnancies. God blessed me! with use of herbs 🌿

[varsugurjarlovely]

Hello handsome doctor
Thank you for the knowledge
Is there any other solution instead of exercise, which can help in this problem

[raad-alkurdi]

Concise, well brief helpful video thank you doctor 😊

[nowmine]

I have pcos and I'm pregnant with triplets at 6 months now

[rinshavp]

Hello doctor, I have bilateral pcos, and I have minimal hair growth in perticular areas, I have very long bleeding cycles, nonstop minimal or major bleeding for months is not easy to deal with, and 3 years ago, I had my thyroidectomy... Currently am not taking any medication for pcos bcs, the doctors gave me birth control pills, and I took it for 5 months without knowing, am not sexually active, but want to conceive as soon as possible... Am over weight now, but after thyroidectomy I feel very tired and I have muscle pain and back pain also, my breast size increased very badly, it all makes exercising hard.. These big changes in my body within three years is really not something that makes me happy, in my case... What do you recommend... I don't have any other medical problems.. Expecting your response

[margo.]

Great...what about when you can't take synthetic hormones due to them making you feel unwell and also severe depression getting worse? What do you do then?

[shellamadre]

Hello doc..may i ask you what is other alternative over the counter medicine other than contraceptive pills..i will try another trearment so i will not become dependent to the pills so i will always have a smooth period every month

[SoulmateBts-tiil]

I have pcos . And I have take clomifin for getting second pregnancy. I have one doubt if I take clomifin, it's affect baby gender ... Means conceive only girl babies.... Please reply me 🥺

[AnikshaGupta]

Hii doctor...I have facial hair on my chin..can you please tell me how to remove this hair on face and i have acne also please tell!!

[sobekstephanie]

I learn something new in each video--thanks!

[moonqueen]

I have not been diagnosed, but my mother has PCOS. She’s actually been scraped out a long time ago bc of the pain in the cysts. After I had my first daughter at 28. ( I did have 3 miscarriages before her one was really sad bc i was 4 1/2 months) but it wasn’t until after I had my daughter that I started growing the hair on my chin I was floored. My mom thinks it’s hilarious. I have not been diagnosed yet but I have a doctors appointment set to do so cause I’ve been bleeding for six weeks and I need some goddamn help.

[josephfodayconteh]

Hello Dr. I had a scan results showing Bilateral Typical PCOS. Is it a severe fertility problem? Is there hope for me to bear children in the near future?

[SaveraKhan-gqcl]

Hi! Doctor, ,my skin hairs at and below chin become dark, ,looks like due to PCOS but my ultrasound reports are clear, ,my skin become very oily and back and face achne, ,i am very depresesd due to this can you help me?

[Sinthiyaaaa]

I'm 15. And i have pcod i have unwanter hair in my upper lips but my period regular but my weight gain so something about teenage pcod

[HollyF-inrk]

Well, feeling how it began to shrink and eventually disappear within 2 months was so liberating. I followed the steps I mentioned, and within the first 2 weeks the bloating was gone. I simply go'ogled Tilly Strankten's Ovarian Cyst Guide and it's like I hit the feel-good reset button lol.

[pernilladomander]

I've read somewhere pcos is a form of intersex condition. Is that true?

[ahmadsahak]

hello canyou help me plz i need it i have orange dots on my balls i need help to remove it