20 Interesting Facts About PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

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Mumbai PCOS Clinic

• 20 Interesting Facts About PCOS (Polycystic Ovary
  Syndrome)

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• PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a health
  issue that affects many women in India. However,
  Indian women dont have much knowledge or info
  about this illness.
• Lets check the top 20 facts about PCOS
  (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

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• In spite of being a common endocrine issue, many
  women arent even aware what Polycystic Ovary
  Syndrome is all about.
• Around the world, PCOS influences 10 to 15
  females, which makes it the most widely
  recognized endocrine issue in females who are in
  their childbearing age.
• By age 40, 50 of females suffering from PCOS
  will get diabetes or pre-diabetes.

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• The criteria for diagnosing Polycystic Ovary
  Syndrome states that a female is suffering from
  PCOS if she has no less than 2 of the these 3
  things
• Periods are absent or irregular
• Polycystic ovaries
• Physical signs or blood tests that show high
  levels of androgens

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• Females who have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are at
  a higher danger of getting affected from sleep
  apnea because of the impact of androgens
  influencing sleep receptors in the brain.
• Its also possible that females suffering from
  PCOS can have menstrual cycles regularly and
  still have PCOS.
• In spite of its name, not all females with PCOS
  really have cysts on their ovaries.

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• Dietary issues including anorexia, binge, and
  bulimia are normal among females with PCOS.
• Higher rate of stress and anxiety are seen in
  women with PCOS compared to women who dont
  suffer from it.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the most widely
  recognized reason for ovulatory infertility.

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• Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have more
  testosterone and can develop muscle easily than
  females who dont suffer from it.
• The follicles regularly observed in Polycystic
  Ovary Syndrome are in reality the consequence of
  a hormonal imbalance, not the reason behind the
  disorder.
• Acne is one of the quickest signs of high
  androgens in young people with Polycystic Ovary
  Syndrome.

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• Ladies with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may have
  more trouble breastfeeding and producing the
  required amount of milk for their children.
• Having protein and fatty foods after every 3 to 5
  hours in the day as it may assist in maintaining
  glucose levels and avert cravings in women with
  PCOS.
• Exercise is a viable approach to improve levels
  of insulin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

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• As females with PCOS become older, they are
  probably going to experience menstrual cycles
  more often.
• Around 20 to 60 women with PCOS are affected by
  fatty liver. However, it can be improved by
  making proper changes in the diet.
• Multi-factorial approach is the ideal treatment
  for PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) including
  improved diet and changes in lifestyle,
  supplements and medicines prescribed by the best
  Gynec in Mumbai.

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• Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have a
  higher rate of premature deliveries,
  miscarriages, stillbirths, and gestational
  diabetes.

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