Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Topic Guide

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS, Stein-Levinthal syndrome) is a hormonal disorder in women. Symptoms and signs of PCOS include an irregular menstrual cycle, presence of excess male hormones, enlarged ovaries with small cysts, hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth. Conditions associated with PCOS include diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, infertility, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. Treatment of PCOS can include medication or surgery.

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Vaginal Bleeding (Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods)

In women, abnormal vaginal bleeding when is when they are not on their period (menstruation).

Symptoms of abnormal vaginal bleeding outside of your period include red blood on the underwear or pajamas, pelvic or abdominal pain, and excessive pain from menstruating, or if you are pregnant.

Causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding include unbalanced hormones, during pregnancy, after trauma, uterine fibroids, menopause, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Treatment for abnormal bleeding depends on the cause of the bleeding.

Talk to your doctor or another healthcare professional if you have any abnormal vaginal bleeding.

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