The 5 Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to Look Out For, According to Doctors

Another side effect of the increase in androgen is hormonal acne, which is usually found on the face (typically the mouth and chin area), chest, and/or upper back. "If you can lower the androgen levels, you can often reduce or eliminate the acne," Dr. Nachtigall explained, such as getting on a combination birth-control pill.