Pcos: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common female hormonal disorder and can result in unwanted hair growth

. PCOS can affect up to 10% of women, and is most common in females of reproductive age, but also occurs in younger girls and women well past menopause.

The main features of PCOS can include:

Skin and hair problems

Oily skin and acne

Increased facial and body hair

Thinning scalp hair

Darkened, velvety skin on the neck, underarms, inner thighs, under breasts

Menstrual cycle changes

Irregular or none

Infertility, due to hormonal changes within the ovary

Difficulty controlling weight

Extra weight tends to be on torso, with legs remaining slim

Standard diets usually ineffective

Metabolism changes

Principally insulin resistance and unfavourable cholesterol changes

Elevated blood pressure is common

All are risk factors for later heart disease

If you suspect that you have PCOS symptoms, it is very important that you consult a health professional. In this regard, you can get more information from the PCOS Association.

These features of PCOS particularly the extra hair growth as this is difficult to hide can cause an indirect emotional stress from having to deal with the physical and metabolic changes, and the possible insecurity about their femininity. Unfortunately the hair growth is permanent; it will not disappear even if you are able to reverse other PCOS symptoms.

At Champion Laser, we encounter many women who suffer from PCOS, and have helped them by reducing or eliminating the unwanted hair through laser hair removal and/or electrolysis.

Please note that we require that each client meet with us for a laser hair removal consultation and test patch before beginning treatment. At that time well be able to advise the best method and schedule to effectively deal with your concerns. There is no charge for this consultation and no obligation. It takes 5 days to get test results back, so please book early for free consultation and we will do your patch test at that time.

To book for free consultation, call 403 210.4801 or visit us at our office

by: John Champion

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