916SKIN - ACNE SKIN CARE CLINIC in CHICO, CA
PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Symptoms of PCOS can vary dramatically from person to person, in both type and severity. To be diagnosed with the PCOS, your practitioner looks for at least two of the following:
Polycystic Ovaries: vaginal ultrasound (sonogram) is helpful in diagnosing PCOS. The sonogram determines if the ovaries have cysts. A positive sonogram is not a diagnosis for PCOS, as many women have polycystic ovaries, but do not have PCOS.
Menstrual Irregularities: infrequent, absent, or irregular periods. This may include:
Elevated Androgen Levels: Signs of increased androgens (male hormones) may include:
Keep in mind, signs of elevated androgens vary with ethnicity. For example, women of Northern European or Asian descent show little to no signs of raised androgens.
916SKIN - ACNE CLINIC treats acne without the use of prescription medications. To learn more about our Acne Treatment Program, please call the clinic and schedule a skin evaluation and consulatation.
(530) 680.2027
PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Symptoms of PCOS can vary dramatically from person to person, in both type and severity. To be diagnosed with the PCOS, your practitioner looks for at least two of the following:
Polycystic Ovaries: vaginal ultrasound (sonogram) is helpful in diagnosing PCOS. The sonogram determines if the ovaries have cysts. A positive sonogram is not a diagnosis for PCOS, as many women have polycystic ovaries, but do not have PCOS.
Menstrual Irregularities: infrequent, absent, or irregular periods. This may include:
- less than 8 menstrual cycles per year
- more than 35 days in between periods
- skipped periods or no periods at all
- regular, but light periods lasting 1 to 2 days with scant bleeding
- prolonged periods with scant or heavy bleeding
Elevated Androgen Levels: Signs of increased androgens (male hormones) may include:
- hirsutism - excess hair on face, thumbs, toes, abdomen, back, or chest
- oily skin, acne, or dandruff
- androgenic alopecia - male pattern baldness or thinning hair
Keep in mind, signs of elevated androgens vary with ethnicity. For example, women of Northern European or Asian descent show little to no signs of raised androgens.
916SKIN - ACNE CLINIC treats acne without the use of prescription medications. To learn more about our Acne Treatment Program, please call the clinic and schedule a skin evaluation and consulatation.
(530) 680.2027
