Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)| Meddco

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Polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS)
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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Now-a-days irregular menstrual cycles are so
common but it may be the symptoms for a serious
syndrome. When menstrual irregularity is combined
with excess hair growth, increasing weight and
acne, then they direct towards the symptoms of
PCOS PCOS is hormonal disorder that affects the
ovaries and ovulation. Polycystic means many
cysts, which are small, fluid-filled sacs
growing inside the ovaries. These sacs contain
immature eggs who never mature enough to trigger
ovulation.
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Cause of PCOS
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A definite cause has not been found by the
doctors. They say high levels of male hormones
prevent the ovaries from producing hormones and
making eggs. Genes, inflammation and insulin
resistance are reasons for excess androgen
production. Genes play role for causing PCOS when
the syndrome is hereditary. Obesity can also be
the cause for insulin resistance. Higher androgen
levels are linked to high inflammation in body of
the females.
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Symptoms of PCOS

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• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Heavy bleeding
• High Hair growth
• Acne
• Weight gain
• Male-pattern Baldness

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How It Affects On Body?
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PCOS is basically having high androgen levels
which majorly affect the fertility of a woman. To
get pregnant, you have to ovulate. But due to
irregular menstrual cycles enough eggs are not
released. Obesity is another effect which also
increases the risk of high blood pressure, Low
HDL and High LDL (bad) cholesterol. Another
serious affects can be Endometrial Cancer which
actually is a condition when the uterine lining
in built up and thickened. This is due to the
irregular periods Due to all these hormonal
changes going through all your body and also
physical changes it can cause serious impact on
the emotions. This can lead to depression.
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How It Is Diagnosed?

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Whenever you notice irregular menstrual cycles,
please consult a doctor immediately. Irregular
menstrual cycles are not a good sign. Also, when
there is lot of acne, facial and body hair
growth and weight gain, consult a doctor. Blood
tests to check for higher than usual levels of
hormones might also help. An ultrasound check may
also help in finding any abnormal follicles and
other problems with your ovaries and uterus.
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Diet And Lifestyle

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• Diet plays a major role in the treatment of PCOS.
  In order to control the sugar levels and
  cholesterol levels a specific diet is important.
  A low-carbohydrate diet is a recommended diet to
  maintain the required levels. Fruits, vegetables
  and whole grains can help to regulate the
  menstrual cycle.
• Also, a 30-minute moderate exercise would make a
  huge difference for the treatment of PCOS.

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Medical Treatment Meddco
There are several drugs that might help in
solving the problem of PCOS. The drugs and their
use are as follows Clomiphene It is a
fertility drug which helps to get pregnant. But
it may increase the risk of getting twins or
multiple births. Metformin (Glucophage,
Fortamet) is a drug for type 2 diabetes. It helps
improving the insulin levels. Birth Controls
Estrogen and progestin which are the contents of
birth control can restrain the normal balance of
hormones and regulate ovulation.  
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