By MONICA KUA | September 25,2023

The most common type of PCOS, and it is marked by insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body is unable to utilize insulin properly, resulting in high levels of insulin in the bloodstream. This condition may be caused by diabetes. People with this type of PCOS often gain weight, have high blood pressure, and have high amounts of cholesterol.

An example of polycystic ovary syndrome that is characterized by inflammation in the body. C-reactive protein (CRP), a sign of inflammation such as an existing autoimmune disease, skin disorders, fatigue, joint pain, or headaches in the body, is often found in higher amounts in people with this type of PCOS. Acne, hair loss, and weight gain are among symptoms that are often linked with inflammatory PCOS.

A kind of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that manifests up in women after they discontinue the use of hormonal birth control. This type of PCOS is often marked by acne and cycles that don't come on time.

A subtype of PCOS that develops when the adrenal glands release an abnormally high amount of the male hormone androgen. This particular kind of polycystic ovary syndrome is often accompanied by acne, excessive facial and body hair growth, and sporadic periods.