PCOS is a condition associated with ovulation. PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS indicates anovulation, a condition in which good quality eggs are not being produced.
This condition leads to infertility in a woman, but there’s nothing to worry, as it can be treated with the help of fertility drugs. Irregular periods and heart disease are also associated with PCOS; hence it needs to be treated immediately.
Estrogen stimulation in the uterine lining also is a possibility if a woman suffers from PCOS. This is the reason for abnormal periods or bleeding in the uterus. In this situation, the hormone called progesterone increases in the woman’s body, which is a male hormone. In the long run, if PCOS is not treated, it can lead to cancer of the endometrium (uterine lining).
Patients suffering from PCOS are more prone to developing lifestyle diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Obesity is also an outcome of PCOS. Amenorrhea, irregular menstrual periods can also affect PCOS patients. Insulin resistance is also found in patients suffering from PCOS.
Clomiphene is a common drug used to treat the infertility problem in women suffering from PCOS. Nobody knows for sure what causes PCOS, but the reasons are told to be partially environmental and partially genetic. Thyroid can also be the reason for PCOS in a woman. Cysts in the ovary also give rise to PCOS in women.
To diagnose PCOS in a woman, the only way would be to have a complete check-up. The doctor will ask regarding any infertility problems related to your family and some other personal questions before conducting a complete medical check-up. Don’t ever shy away from a medical check-up due to shame or due to the feeling of being let down. Some situations in life are out of control and you need to overcome them. So just book an appointment with your obstetrician today and get yourself tested, if you suffer from any of the symptoms of PCOS or if you have been unsuccessful in conceiving inspite of trying naturally for a year. PCOS is a condition present in around 10-15% women and it can be easily corrected.
In highly complex situations, where the adrenal gland or ovarian tumor is suspected along with ovarian cysts, CT (Computed Tomography) scan or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) will be required to be done. Otherwise the normal testing involves testing based on the patient’s personal history, physical examination and laboratory testing.
No comments:
Post a Comment