Since I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome this summer, I have had so many people ask me what PCOS actually is. I am going to post a brief overview.

These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:

• infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
• acne, oily skin, or dandruff
• pelvic pain
• weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
• type 2 diabetes
• high cholesterol
• high blood pressure
• patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
• skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
• sleep apnea―excessive snoring and breathing stops at times while asleep
• insulin problems

The main problems that I had which led up to a diagnosis was high blood pressure, weight gain, large cysts on my ovaries & extreme pelvic pain. There are many women who have this disease.

For more info: www.soulcysters.com.