What is PCOD/PCOS?
PCOD/PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most commonly found diseases in women. It is seen to affect the ovaries. 10% of women in the world are suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome. Women with PCOS tend to create more male hormones than the average. Polycystic ovary syndrome exhibits symptoms such as irregular periods, hirsutism, acne, infertility, etc. Drugs that can combat insulin resistance, and birth control pills can help with the hormone imbalance and can relieve the patients from the symptoms.
Symptoms
Polycystic ovary syndrome is capable of displaying a wide variety of symptoms. One of the major symptoms exhibited by a person suffering from PCOS is irregular periods. The periods can be infrequent, the person might miss the period altogether or the periods can be prolonged. Heavy bleeding might also be present. People with PCOS are seen to have hirsutism. Hirsutism is the abnormal growth of body hair. There will be excess hair growth on the face, arms, etc. Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause acne that will stay even after the teenage years. This might be seen more on the face, back and arms. Acne caused by PCOS will be difficult to treat. People suffering from PCOS are more prone to obesity, thinning hair, bald patches, fluid-filled cysts on their ovaries, etc.
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TREATMENTS
Diagnosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that is commonly seen in women. The medical practitioner will enquire about the symptoms experienced by the patient. The patient might be made to undergo a pelvic examination, where the healthcare professional will look for any growths that might be seen on the ovaries. A physical examination will be conducted as well, to see if the patient has hirsutism, thinning hair, bald patches, or acne. The health care professional will order blood tests to check the level of hormones in the patient. It is likely that a pelvic ultrasound will be done to check for any cysts in the ovary and see the thickness of the uterus lining.
Surgery
The treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome depends on the symptoms displayed, the health conditions and medical history, or if the patient wants to conceive in the future or not. The treatment for PCOS can include medication, lifestyle changes, or even surgery. Hormonal birth control is an alternative used to treat PCOS. However, this type of treatment is administered if the patient doesn’t want to get pregnant. They include birth control pills, patches, vaginal rings, IUDs, etc. The hormonal birth control pills will help with irregular menstruation, acne, and hirsutism. Medications are also given to help with insulin resistance. There are medications that can block the effect of androgens that are prescribed for people with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Lifestyle changes will also be advised. A healthy diet and exercise will go a long way to treating PCOS and reducing symptoms. If the person wants to conceive in the future, the treatment will differ. In such cases, medications that induce ovulation are prescribed. The medications can be taken orally or can be injected into the body. Pregnancy can only be successful with normal and proper ovulation. These medications will help with that. Surgery can be considered as an alternative to treat polycystic ovary syndrome as well. A medical procedure known as ovarian drilling can induce ovulation. This is done by removing the ovarian tissues that are producing androgens. However, this is rarely done. If the medications are not helping, then the patient can try in-vitro fertilization, where the egg is fertilized in a lab and transferred back into the uterus.
Causes
- Chronic constipation
- Painful bowel movements
- Nausia
Symptoms
- Discomfort while sitting
- Swelling & Itching
- Painful bowel movements
- Excessive Bleeding
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prevent polycystic ovary syndrome?
It is not possible to prevent PCOS. However, you can make changes in your lifestyle so that you can reduce the symptoms that are displayed by PCOS.
Can PCOS be completely cured?
The hormonal changes that happen when women go through menopause might cause the polycystic ovary syndrome to go away. However, this might not always happen, sometimes the hormonal imbalance might follow throughout the menopause and after.
What are the major symptoms of PCOS?
Irregular periods are one of the most prominent signs of PCOS. Periods might be infrequent, the person may skip several periods in a row, or the periods can be lengthy. There could also be excess bleeding. PCOS patients are known to have hirsutism as well. Acne caused by polycystic ovary syndrome can last far through adolescence. Obesity, thinning hair, bald patches, fluid-filled cysts on the ovaries, etc. are more common in PCOS patients.
Does PCOS cause acne?
Yes. Acne caused by polycystic ovary syndrome can last far through adolescence. This may be more visible on the face. Arms and back. PCOS-related acne will be tough to manage.
Can I get pregnant if I have PCOS?
Yes. It is not impossible to get pregnant with PCOS. Healthy lifestyle changes and the right treatment can help you conceive.
