Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work. With PCOS, the eggs released during a woman's menstrual cycle may not develop or ovulate properly. While the cause is unknown, family history can increase risk. Symptoms of PCOS include irregular periods, excessive hair growth or loss, acne, and difficulty losing weight. Diagnostic testing including hormone levels, pelvic exam, and ultrasound can determine if a woman has PCOS or another condition. Treatment is available through specialists who can create a personalized care plan.

1. INFORMATION ABOUT PCOS
Polycystic
ovary
syndrom
e (pcos)
By Dr Deborjyoti Pal

2. Theeggthatyourovariesreleaseeverymonthduring
your menstrual cyclemaynot develop properlyor be
releasedatovulationif youhavePCOS.Althoughthe
causeof PCOSisunknown,yourfamily historymayput
youatahigherriskof developingthecondition.
Y
oumaygetPCOSif youhavelargeamountsof male
androgensor if youhavetoomuchinsulin. In insulin,
butfemalesw
ith PCOShaveahigher probability of
insulin resistance, whichresultsingreater levelsof
blood insulin.
Y
ouaremorepronetodevelopinsulinresistanceif you
areoverw
eight, inactive, or haveafamily history of
diabetes.
WHAT IS PCOS AND WHAT DOES IT DO

3. There are many other
warning signs that you
may have PCOS, and if
you have any of the
following symptoms,
specialists at Guirguis
Obstetrics &
Gynecology Group
may suggest you have
a full medical
assessment:
HOWWOULDY
OUK
NOWY
OUHAVEPCOS

4. Irregular periods
Irregular periods are a common
symptom of PCOS. Many PCOS
women miss or have fewer periods
each year. Periods may end
entirely in some circumstances.
Excessivehair loss
Since androgen hormones can
influence PCOS, you may find your
hair is diluting or you lose more
hair than normally. Some women
may have masculine baldness and
hair loss, which begins at the
head's crown and recedes
backward.
Hair grow
thonoddareas
PCOS can also cause hair to
develop in regions in your body
where only men, such as the chin
and the face, generally grow hair.
Symptoms of PCOS

5. Acne-proneskin
Acne in PCOS is prevalent, perhaps
because of hormone imbalance.
Acne frequently affects the face,
chest, and upper back, with mild to
severe conditions.
Uneven skincolor
PCOS may cause skin color
changes, with darkening skin spots
emerging along the contours of
your body, such as your pelvis,
neck, and breasts. In addition, skin
tags and extra skin pieces can
grow around the neck and the
armpit surfaces of your skin.
Symptoms of PCOS

6. Sincemanyother basicdiseasescanhavethese
symptoms,theGuirguisObstetrics&Gynecology
GroupcanperforatePCOSor eliminateanyfurther
medical condition bydoingdiagnostic
examinations. Diagnostic testing usually requires
astudyof your hormonelevelsthroughyour
physical, pelvicand bloodtests.
PCOScanalsolead totheformationof cysts
withinyourovaries,andpelvicultrasoundmay
alsobeevaluatedtodetectcystanduterine
abnormalities.

7. WHEREY
OUCANGETHELP
Dr. Deborjyoti Pal gives gynecological care for ladies desiring to get help with
PCOS. A doctor should be advised before taking any move to cure PCOS since
he knows the subject and can make the right assessment.
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