Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age.
Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excessive male hormone (androgen) levels.
The ovaries may develop many small accumulations of fluid (follicles) and may not ovulate regularly.
The exact cause of PCOS is unknown.
Along with weight loss, early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Infrequent, irregular, or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common symptom of PCOS.
High androgen levels can cause physical symptoms such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism) and sometimes severe acne, male pattern baldness.
Your ovaries may have increased in size and may contain follicles surrounding the eggs. As a result, the ovaries may not work regularly.
Losing weight through a low-calorie diet combined with moderate exercise activities are first-line treatments.
Even a modest reduction in weight – losing 5 percent of your body weight, for example – can improve your condition. Losing weight can also increase the effectiveness of medications your doctor recommends for PCOS, and may also help with fertility.
Except this; Combined pills containing estrogen and progesterone, drugs containing only progesterone, oral antidiabetics, anti-androgenic treatments can be planned individually.
