Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects hormones. It causes irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, and infertility. Treatment for PCOS depends on if you wish to become pregnant. People with PCOS may be at higher risk for certain health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Women with PCOS may also experience menstrual cycle abnormalities, increased androgen (sex hormone) levels, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity. PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility. It can also increase your risk for other health conditions.

PCOS is very common — up to 15% of women of reproductive age have it.

Symptoms of a PCOS

Hormonal imbalance can have the worst effect on the body as it can increase the number of health issues and diseases. The symptoms are:

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PCOS is not a single disease. It’s a syndrome with a group of diseases we can’t take it easy that the disease affects only ovaries. It affects multiple systems in the body that lead to certain threatening diseases. We can’t tell that all PCOS patients are obese. PCOS can be seen at lean phenotype.

PCOS -Uterus

Ovaries show multiple cyst
Volume of ovary is increased
Endometrial thickness get affected.
Vaginal PH gets affected.
Follicular growth is improper.
Absence /improper ovulation.

PCOS -Irregular Cycles

Lengthy cycle
Short menstrual cycle
Mid menstrual bleeds.
Spotting
Over bleeding
Very low bleeding
Absence of menses for more than 90-180 days

PCOS – External Appearance

Facial, body hairs
Blackish coloration around lips, neck etc
Painful pimples
Dandruff
Front headed baldness
Thin hairs
Forehead boils

PCOS –Mood Swings

Causes of PCOS

Currently, there is no known cause of PCOS. However, there are associations with excess insulin, low-grade inflammation, and genetics.

Main cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome?

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