5 signs of high testosterone with PCOS: Dietitian explains

Published on Mar 15, 2024 08:27 AM IST

  • From weight gain to hair loss, here are five signs of high Testosterone with PCOS. Know from the expert here.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS refers to the condition where an abnormal amount of androgen is produced in the ovaries, which further leads to formation of small cysts. Some of the symptoms of PCOS are menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne and obesity. Dietitian Tallene Hacatoryan noted down the signs of high Testosterone with PCOS.(Shutterstock)

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Excess Testosterone triggers the sweat glands to produce more oil. This can further clog the pores leading to acne formation. (Freepik)
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Excess Testosterone triggers the sweat glands to produce more oil. This can further clog the pores leading to acne formation. (Freepik)

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Excess Testosterone converts to DHT and causes excess facial and body hair growth. Drinking spearmint tea can help in regulating the Testosterone levels in the body. (imago images/Science Photo Library)
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Excess Testosterone converts to DHT and causes excess facial and body hair growth. Drinking spearmint tea can help in regulating the Testosterone levels in the body. (imago images/Science Photo Library)

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Testosterone is also responsible for shrinking the hair follicles in the head, leading to hair loss. Balding and thinning hair can be experienced. (Freepik)
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Testosterone is also responsible for shrinking the hair follicles in the head, leading to hair loss. Balding and thinning hair can be experienced. (Freepik)

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Weight gain in PCOS is often associated with excess Testosterone in the body. High Testosterone levels and insulin resistance are also connected. (Photo by Suhyeon Choi on Unsplash)
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Weight gain in PCOS is often associated with excess Testosterone in the body. High Testosterone levels and insulin resistance are also connected. (Photo by Suhyeon Choi on Unsplash)

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Testosterone also interferes with the Estrogen levels in the body, leading to irregular menstrual cycle. This can make periods infrequent, painful and heavy. (Shutterstock )
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Testosterone also interferes with the Estrogen levels in the body, leading to irregular menstrual cycle. This can make periods infrequent, painful and heavy. (Shutterstock )

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