PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) gets its name from the many cysts that form in the ovaries. A normal ovary is soft and pink whereas a PCOS ovary has a hard, pearly, white shell around it.

PCOS causes a woman's testosterone level to increase which in turn causes many of the symptoms I list below. On my "Links" page, you'll find many sources to research about PCOS.

To give you a better idea of PCOS, I have included some information which I gathered from, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association, Inc.

Facts About Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

PCOS is also known Stein-Leventhal Syndrome or Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD).

PCOS affects an estimated 6-10% of all women. Many of these women don't even know they have it.

PCOS is treatable, by medications, changes in diet and exercise.

PCOS is not curable.

PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women.

PCOS has been identified for 75 years and doctors still are not sure what causes it.

PCOS IS NOT just a cosmetic problem.

PCOS affects far more than just reproduction.

PCOS Can include the following symptoms:

Irregular or absent menses

Numerous cysts on the ovaries in many, but not all, cases

High blood pressure

Acne

Elevated insulin levels, Insulin Resistance, or Diabetes

Infertility

Excess hair on the face and body

Male-patterned baldness

Weight Problems or obesity that is centered around your midsection

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