Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) used to be only considered
in overweight women with irregular
menstrual cycles and signs of excess androgens such as
abnormal hair growth.
This affects the body by slowing metabolism, affecting mood, impeding proper heart function, causing dry skin, hair loss and coarse hair growth, hair growth
in abnormal places,
abnormal menstrual cycles and difficulties regulating body temperature.