Amenorrhea (no menstrual period), infrequent menses, and/or oligomenorrhea (irregular bleeding) - Cycles are often greater than six weeks in length, with eight or fewer periods in a year. Irregular bleeding may include lengthy bleeding episodes, scant or heavy periods, or frequent spotting.

The symptoms of PCOS can vary from woman to woman and may include excessive weight gain, irregular or completely absent periods, ovarian cysts, excessive facial or body hair known as hirsutism, male pattern hair loss (alopecia) obesity, acne, skin tags (growths on the skin that can be as big as raisins), high cholesterol levels, exhaustion or lack of mental alertness, depression, anxiety, decreased sex drive, excess male hormones and infertility. See similar questions...

There are many medications that can be used to control PCOS symptoms, and some may be used in combination with each other. Among the most common is the birth control pill, discussed directly below. Other anti-androgens such as spironolactone (Aldactone), Flutamide, cyproterone acetate, and Finasteride may be used to help control cosmetic issues. Corticosteroids are sometimes used as well, though their side effects may be intolerable. See similar questions...

Signs and symptoms of PCOS often begin around the time of puberty, but for others, symptoms do not develop until adulthood. See similar questions...

Note: You may very well not have all of the symptoms below, and you may experience them mildly or severely. Ask your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following: Brown pigmentation of the skin, particularly in the groin and armpit area (acanthosis nigricans )- with velvety or 'cat's tongue' feel to it. See similar questions...

quot;I started taking Insulite PCOS system in early November 2005 after hearing about you through the internet and by the end of December I was pregnant. I am just thrilled that I have been so lucky and don't know what I would have done if I hadn't discovered Insulite and I want to thank you all very much for helping me achieve my wish." quot;I have been on the Insulite PCOS system for a little over 3 months now and it is truly a miracle. See similar questions...

If you have stress incontinence, you may leak a small to medium amount of urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise, or do similar things. If you have urge incontinence, you may feel a sudden urge to urinate and the need to urinate often. With this type of bladder control problem, you may leak a larger amount of urine that can soak your clothes or run down your legs. See similar questions...