PCOS is one of the most common diseases, with a rate of 20% to 30%, while the genetic factor increases this percentage to 50% among relatives of the first degree
Definition of PCOS:
Is one of the most common endocrine disorders of women, a heterogeneous condition diagnosed with triglycerides of three conditions:
- Irregular menstruation (lack or lack of ovulation).
- The rise of the male hormone is indicated by clinical examination or laboratory tests.
- The appearance of a polycystic ovary by ultrasound examination.
What are the symptoms of the syndrome?
- Menstrual disorders.
- High male hormone, which causes the appearance of acne or increase body hair and thickness.
- Infertility.
- Obesity.
- The presence of a bag on the device without the presence of the presence of symptoms.
Treating PCOS?
Treatment depends on the patient’s complaint and the symptoms they have, and the means of treatment:
- Regulate menstrual cycle by progesterone or cyclic pill.
- In cases of obesity, weight loss helps to improve symptoms a lot and be a diet and exercise or by taking medication or surgical intervention if necessary.
- In cases of infertility there are several methods and treatments to stimulate ovulation.
- Increase body hair or thickness and is treated by medications or hormones appropriate to the condition.
- Blood insulin medications.
Treatment of the syndrome indirectly leads to the stimulation of ovulation and thus regular menstruation and increase the rate of reproduction.
In the advanced stages there is a possibility of the development of the situation to:
- Disorders of body fat.
- Hypertension.
- Tumors in the lining of the uterus.
Dr.. Susan Damra