Four Types of PCOS And Their Associated Symptoms

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.

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