Sohini Mitra Sohini Mitra Asked 7 months ago

Can men get pcos?

My sister has PCOS, and she deals with a lot of symptoms like hormonal imbalance and weight issues. It made me think about men's health. Is there a male equivalent to PCOS, or can men actually get PCOS in some form?

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Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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No, men cannot get PCOS as they do not have ovaries. However, they can experience other hormonal imbalances.

Ritu Verma Ritu Verma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

No, men can't get PCOS because they don't have ovaries! But they can have similar hormonal issues like high insulin or hair loss. 😊

Madan Lal Madan Lal Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Men don't get PCOS since it affects the ovaries. But men can get metabolic issues like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, so regular health checkups are still important.

Abhishek Sen Abhishek Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Don't get confused by internet articles. PCOS is strictly an ovarian condition, so men can't get it, but if you are facing hormonal issues, a simple endocrinologist visit will clear it up.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Hardik Patel Hardik Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I know men can't technically have PCOS, but I have severe acne and weight issues. Do any other guys face similar hormonal symptoms and what did you do?

Rohan Dsouza Rohan Dsouza Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Men cannot get PCOS, but insulin resistance is common in both genders. Regular brisk walking and clean eating can help manage those hormonal and metabolic spikes.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No ovaries means no PCOS for men, thank god! But my sweet tooth and late-night cravings sometimes make me feel like my hormones are totally out of whack anyway.

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