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If you are struggling with facial hair, body hair, and also some menstrual disorders as a woman, you could be suffering from PCOS.

PCOS: The leading cause of facial hair and menstrual disorders in women. | Pulse Nigeria

Stella Takyiwaa Okyere

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which is a common hormonal disorder that affects women, typically during their reproductive years.

&nbsp;It is a complex condition that can manifest with a variety of symptoms and has the potential to impact a person's overall health.

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Irregular Menstrual Cycles: People with PCOS often experience irregular or infrequent menstrual periods. Some may also have heavy or prolonged bleeding during their periods.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ovulatory Dysfunction: PCOS can disrupt the normal ovulation process, leading to difficulty in conceiving or infertility. Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovaries, which is necessary for pregnancy.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;High Androgen Levels: Androgens are male hormones that are also present in females but in smaller amounts.

&nbsp;People with PCOS may have elevated levels of androgens, which can lead to symptoms such as acne, excessive facial or body hair growth (hirsutism), and male-pattern baldness.

It is a lifelong condition that can be managed with lifestyle changes, medications (such as birth control pills or insulin-sensitizing drugs), and other treatments.

If you have PCOS these are some tips that could help you manage your condition.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consider changing your diet, try incorporating more fruits vegetables, and other whole foods into your diet. do away with refined sugar and processed foods.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Take more foods that contain iron and also get iron supplements to boost your iron level.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incorporate herbal spices such as cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, etc. into your diet.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Try taking cod liver oil to help improve menstrual irregularities.

PCOS: The leading cause of facial hair and menstrual disorders in women.

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