4. Irregular Hair Growth
Another issue that women who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome suffer from is irregular hair growth. This is on top of the scary fertility problems and menstruation issues. A woman who suffers from PCOS may feel like she has no control over her body. The symptoms of this syndrome will vary from woman to woman, but irregular hair growth is one of the more common symptoms that women who have PCOS suffer from.
There are some women who experience thinning hair and may even have what is often referred to as male pattern baldness, other women may experience excess hair growth. Excess hair growth is called hirsutism. Hair growth may occur in areas of the women that are typically uncommon. This includes the chest, stomach, fingers, toes, and even the face. This can be one of the more embarrassing factors of the disease for many women.