Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder found commonly among women of reproductive age. Individuals with PCOS have infrequent, irregular, or prolonged menstrual periods. They also have higher-than-normal levels of the male hormone androgens. Excess of androgens disrupt the normal menstrual cycle and cause irregular periods. Some individuals also have multiple […]
PCOS – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis There is no definitive test or gold standard to diagnose PCOS. Typically, women are diagnosed with PCOS when they have at least two of the three symptoms listed below: High levels of the male hormone, androgens Irregular periods Multiple cysts in the ovaries Generally, the doctor starts with a discussion about the medical story, […]
PCOS – Causes and Possible Complications
Causes The exact cause of PCOS is not known. There are various factors that are believed to contribute to the symptoms – Insulin resistance – Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates the blood sugar level and allows the cells to use it. When there is resistance by the cells to insulin, […]
Management of PCOS
How to manage PCOS? Managing PCOS starts with correctly diagnosing it. Since there is no conclusive test that confirms the diagnosis, many women learn about their PCOS only when they try to get pregnant but cannot. Both these causes make the diagnosis of PCOS difficult. After being diagnosed, one should always consult a doctor about […]