PCOS is a hormonal disorder that causes small cysts in the ovaries leading to enlargement of ovaries. It occurs during the reproductive age of women.
The exact cause of PCOS is not well known, but it is believed that secretion of the high levels of male hormones is the main reason for PCOS to occur. The factors which lead to an increase in the production of male hormones include certain genes, insulin resistance, and inflammation.
Females suffering from PCOS, experience symptoms like
Irregular periods
Hirsutism
Weight gain
Darkening of the skin on the neck, groin, and under the breast
Hair fall
Facial acne