These are highly variable between patients with PCOS and symptoms may even evolve over time.
Most patients report the following symptoms:
- Irregular periods (oligomenorrhoea)
- Signs of androgen excess. These could be acne, unwanted hair growth (hirsutism) or alopecia
- Difficulty losing weight
- Subfertility due to infrequent ovulation
- Mood disorders including anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life
