Polycystic ovary syndrome is now recognized as a heterogeneous syndrome. Affected women often have signs and symptoms of elevated androgen levels, menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea, without a well-defined cause of androgen excess. 3 The syndrome has an initial onset in the peripubertal years and is progressive.

What is the life expectancy of someone with PCOS?

Recent studies have shown that women who were diagnosed as having PCOS 30 years ago have a completely normal life expectancy. An inspection of more than 700 death certificates from women with PCOS has shown that there is no excess risk of cancer in any organ or of heart disease.

What are the four types of PCOS?

• Insulin resistance PCOS. According to the nutritionist, it occurs in 70 per cent of the cases. …
• Adrenal PCOS. This occurs during a massive stressful period. …
• Inflammatory PCOS. This type of PCOS occurs due to chronic inflammation. …
• Post-pill PCOS.