PCOS symptoms can occur as early as puberty, when menstruation first begins. It is caused by the ovaries that failed to secrete hormones in the proper quantity and the beginnings of a hormone imbalance that causes stunted growth and follicle fails to produce eggs. However, most of the symptoms of PCOS occurs more slowly and gradually increase and becomes more pronounced when increasing age.
PCOS symptoms may include:
• Irregular Menstruation or none at all for months
• Increased fur on the body and face (also known as hirsutism)
• Acne
• Dark colors along the neck, armpits, crotch, and on the inside of the thigh
• Problems of Obesity
• vaginal fungal infection
• The problem of diabetes
What are the effects of my PCOS and how It affects fertility Me?
PCOS problems often result from the pituitary gland again. The pituitary gland located in the brain is the major glands of the human body that plays a role in regulating the secretion of hormones for the rest of our body. Due to abnormalities in hormone seep rate of pituitary LH and FSH, follicle follicles that form at the beginning of the menstrual cycle fails to mature, causing the egg is not released and ovulation does not occur. Due to no ovulation, progesterone secretion rate will be lower and is disproportionate to the level of hormones such as estrogen and other hormone androgen. Progesterone is a hormone that is essential for ensuring the normal menstrual cycle.
Deficiency of the hormone progesterone causes irregular periods or none at all sometimes for several months. When menstruation begins, PCOS sufferers will often experience menstrual cramps and extreme pain caused by thick tissues and blood accumulates as a result of delayed menstruation.
PCOS also causes a higher concentration of male hormones (androgens) cause many people with PCOS suffer from excessive body hair.
In addition, many people with PCOS suffer from high insulin levels that can interfere with growth of mature follicles causing follicle failed, there was a small cyst on ovary. Cyst too much will cause the ovaries become swollen and this can be seen on ultrasound tests.
Who is at risk? What Causes PCOS?
Women with PCOS often have a family member who had the same problem and it is associated with genetic disorders. This means that if you have PCOS, chances are your mother and other female relatives also suffered from PCOS. If you have a daughter, it is probable that your children get the same problem.
How PCOS diagnosis made?
To provide accurate diagnosis, medical history will be taken, including your menstrual cycle and family history.
Physical examination including a vaginal examination and testing use some blood tests like LH and FSH hormone tests will be taken. Vaginal ultrasound test may also be done to clearly see small cyst on ovary.
How PCOS treated?
Treatment depends entirely on your symptoms and your desire to get pregnant. Recommendations are often given about diet such as reducing carbohydrates in the diet and exercise to reduce insulin levels. For those who want to get pregnant, infertile drugs like Clomid or Gonal F will be given to trigger ovulation. In cases where medication is not as effective lush, ovarian drilling may be advised to break the small cyst on ovary.
Women with PCOS should be aware of the potential long-term health risks.
The risk of developing uterine cancer and diabetes is high.
PCOS is also associated with heart disease, abnormal cholesterol levels and high blood pressure and women suffering from PCOS are advised to undergo routine medical examinations. PCOS is the problem you experienced since you were born and so far no medicine to cure the disease completely. HOWEVER, with proper treatment, the symptoms of PCOS can definitely be controlled.
If you intend to become pregnant, there are several methods that you can undergo treatment and become pregnant is not something impossible.
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