PCOS: Complications, Diagnosis And Treatment

 

A hormonal condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects women during their reproductive years. One might not have regular periods if one has PCOS or experiences lengthy menstrual cycles. One may potentially have an excessive amount of a hormone called androgen in the body. 

Along the ovary's exterior surface, several tiny sacs of the fluid form called cysts. In the tiny cysts filled with fluid, developing eggs are present. They are known as follicles. The follicles cease to release eggs on a regular basis. There is no known cause for PCOS. Losing weight and receiving early diagnosis and treatment may help reduce the chances of developing long-term consequences like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  

In this blog, PCOS Doctor in Hyderabad at Magna Centers For Obesity Diabetes and Endocrinology describes the crucial factors related to PCOS and its complications along with diagnosis and treatments.

Complications-

If left untreated it can cause:

• Infertility

• Sleep apnea

• Pregnancy can cause high blood pressure or diabetes

• Pregnancy loss or a premature birth

• Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: Advanced liver inflammation induced by liver fat accumulation

• Excessive blood pressure, bad cholesterol or triglyceride levels, and high blood sugar are all parts of the Metabolic disorder, which substantially raises the risk of cardiovascular disease.    

• Anxiety, depression, and eating issues

• A uterine lining cancer (endometrial cancer).

Symptoms-

PCOS symptoms frequently appear from the beginning of the initial menstrual cycle. Sometimes, symptoms appear later, after having periods for a while. Different PCOS symptoms exist, and when women exhibit at at least two of them, one is given a PCOS diagnosis.

• Irregular periods: PCOS is frequently characterized by irregular or infrequent menstrual cycles. Experiencing periods that continue several days or beyond what is normal for a period is also acceptable. One might experience less than nine periods a year. Additionally, those intervals may be greater than 35 days. Women can experience difficulties conceiving.

• Excessive androgen: Hirsutism or excessive body and face hair may come from high androgen levels. Male-pattern alopecia or hair loss and severe acne can also occur occasionally.

 

• Polycystic ovaries: Perhaps one's ovaries are larger. On the ovary's periphery, many follicles carrying immature eggs may form. It's possible that the ovaries don't function properly.

Note: Women suffering from obesity may experience severe symptoms.

Causes-

• Insulin resistance: Insulin hormone is produced in the pancreas. It permits the absorption of sugar by cells. Blood sugar levels may increase if cells develop immunity against insulin's effects. One's body may produce more insulin as a result of an effort to lower the level of blood sugar. The body may produce too much androgen if one has too much insulin.  

• Heredity: Several genes and a family history of PCOS may increase the risk of having the disease.

• Low-grade inflammation: In response to an injury or infection white blood cells produce various chemicals. This is referred to as low-grade inflammation. Patients with PCOS experience a specific kind of chronic, low-grade inflammation that causes their polycystic ovaries to generate androgens. Heart and blood vascular issues may result from this.

• Excess androgen: The ovaries may produce a large amount of androgen. Ovulation is hindered by an excess of androgen. This indicates that the follicles in which the eggs develop are not regularly engaged to release the eggs. Acne and hirsutism are further side effects of too much androgen.

   

Diagnosis-

There is no definite way to test that accurately identifies PCOS. The symptoms, medications, and any additional medical conditions will probably be discussed at first with the doctor.

• Pelvic exam: The healthcare professional at Magna Centers For Obesity Diabetes and Endocrinology might look for lumps, growths, or other changes in the reproductive organs. 

• Blood tests: Hormone levels can be determined via blood tests. This testing can rule out other reasons of irregular menstruation or androgen imbalance that resemble PCOS. Other blood tests, such as tests for blood glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels after a fast, may be conducted. 

• Ultrasound: One's ovary condition and the thickness of the lining of the uterus can both be examined with an ultrasound. A transducer is placed in the vagina that projects a picture in the computer.

Treatment for PCOS offered at Magna Centers For Obesity Diabetes and Endocrinology-

The management of obesity, hirsutism, acne, or infertility. Depending on the condition, medication or lifestyle adjustments may be necessary.

 

• Lifestyle: The doctor could advise losing weight by following a low-calorie diet and engaging in moderate exercise. Losing weight can assist with infertility and may boost the effectiveness of medicines. In patients who wish to conceive, ovulation induction drugs and possibly metformin are administered. Every two months, the dose and medications are reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the patient's needs.

• Treatment for acne: Acne may be improved with medications, including oral pills and topical creams or gels. 

• Combination birth control pills: Estrogen and progestin-containing pills reduce androgen production and control estrogen. They decrease the chance of endometrial cancer and get rid of acne, unwanted hair growth, and irregular bleeding.

• Hair removal: There are two methods for getting rid of hair, electrolysis and laser hair removal. One might require a number of sessions. Other treatments include shaving, plucking, and lotions. These are only temporary, and as the hair regrows, it could become thicker.

 

Visit Magna Centers For Obesity Diabetes and Endocrinology, for PCOS Treatment in Hyderabad and fetch the benefits of optimum solutions and treatments along with personalized plans to manage PCOS.