POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

OVERVIEW

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Its three main features are:
1.Cysts in the ovaries
2.High levels of male hormones
3.Irregular or skipped periods

Doctors believe that high levels of male hormones prevent the ovaries from producing hormones and making eggs normally. Genes, insulin resistance, and inflammation have all been linked to excess androgen production.

SYMPTOMS

1.Irregular periods.
2.Heavy bleeding.
3.Hair growth.
4.Darkening of the skin.
5.Headaches.

TREATMENT

The medical treatment of PCOD/PCOS focuses on managing your individual concerns, such as infertility, hirsutism, acne or obesity.
1.Lowering of blood glucose levels
2.Restoration of fertility
3.Treatment of hirsutism or acne
4.Restoration of regular menstruation, and prevention of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer