Does facial hair and missed periods on a woman always mean PCOS?

I grow facial hair, and once I missed 6 periods. It was during a very stressful time in my life last year. I'm not overweight, and I don't have trouble losing it. Does anyone have this problem?

Does facial hair and missed periods on a woman always mean PCOS?

No, it doesn't. You need to see an endocrinologist. Get blood work done as soon as possible so that you can get a diagnosis. Stress causes an increase in cortisol, and your pituitary gland gets out of control, causing other glands to stop functioning.

Does facial hair and missed periods on a woman always mean PCOS?

likely

Does facial hair and missed periods on a woman always mean PCOS?

I dont know much about it honestly as I am a man, However, I did find a website that tells about it. From what you said you might or might not. I'm not sure, I would see a doctor about it.

Here is the website about PCOS:

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm

Does facial hair and missed periods on a woman always mean PCOS?

PCOS presents with irregular menstrual history and excess facial hair..however, the only way you can be diagnosed is with a good exam and labs and ultrasound. Please get professional advice.