Can PCOS start at any age?
Between 5% and 10% of women between 15 and 44, or during the years you can have children, have PCOS. Most women find out they have PCOS in their 20s and 30s, when they have problems getting pregnant and see their doctor. But PCOS can happen at any age after puberty.
When does PCOS first show up?
Signs and symptoms of PCOS usually begin around the time of puberty, although some females do not develop symptoms until late adolescence or even into early adulthood. Because hormonal changes vary from one female to another, patients with PCOS may have mild to severe acne, facial hair growth, or scalp hair loss.
What are warning signs of PCOS?
Experts estimate that 5 to 10 percent of women ages 18 to 44 have PCOS. The syndrome is usually detected in women between ages 20 and 30, but the earliest signs can be evident in younger girls including those who have not yet started menstruation.