We're breaking down the four types of PCOS and their associated symptoms:

TYPE A

Criteria: 

• Hyperandrogenism (excess androgens)
• Anovulation/irregular periods
• Polycystic ovaries

Signs & Symptoms:

• Increased BMI
• Weight Increase
• High Androgens
• Polycystic Ovaries
• Irregular Periods

*If you have Type A, you may also be insulin resistant, which may lead to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease

TYPE B

Criteria:

• Hyperandrogenism (excess androgens)
• Anovulation/irregular periods

Signs & Symptoms:

• Increased BMI
• Abdominal Weight Gain
• Irregular Periods
• Physical signs of high androgens

*Insulin resistance may also occur with this type

TYPE B

Criteria:

• Hyperandrogenism (excess androgens)
• Polycystic ovaries

Signs & Symptoms:

• BMI May be High
• Abdominal Weight Gain
• Increased androgens
• Polycystic ovaries

*While periods may be regular, ovulation may not be occurring

TYPE D

Criteria:

• Anovulation/irregular periods
• Polycystic ovaries

Signs & Symptoms:

• Irregular Periods
• Polycystic Ovaries
• Normal Androgen Levels
• Normal BMI
• Normal Waist Circumference

*There may be signs of insulin resistance

This is an excerpt from a post written by Food Period and originally published on October 10, 2019.