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Women who have reached a certain age understand the horror of finding an increase in facial hair. However, if you are a teenager or woman within childbearing years (age 20 to 35), excessive facial hair, acne and irregular menstrual cycles may indicate a condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS.
Symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome include:
Women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome are at an increased risk for miscarriage and infertility, as well as ovarian and uterine cancer. Although there is no cure for polycystic ovarian syndrome, Main Line Health offers treatment options to help reduce your symptoms and increase your fertility.
Diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome includes:
If you have polycystic ovarian syndrome, your treatment will depend on your particular symptoms and needs. For example, your main concerns may be controlling your acne or regulating your menstrual cycle. If you wish to become pregnant, you'll want to explore treatment options that help increase fertility. The main goal when treating polycystic ovarian syndrome is to balance your hormones in order to decrease symptoms.
Your treatment may include:
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