PCOD/PCOS also called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the failure of regular, predictable ovulation. These patients are at a risk of developing dysfunctional bleeding and endometrial hyperplasia (increased tissue...
PCOD/PCOS also called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the failure of regular, predictable ovulation.
These patients are at a risk of developing dysfunctional bleeding and endometrial hyperplasia (increased tissue growth in the lining of the uterus) associated with unopposed estrogen exposure.
Key Facts:
PCOS prevalence in India
- PCOS prevalence in India is seen to range from 3.7% to 22.5%.
- Moreover, due to limited data available to assess and further different regions, it is also estimated that 1 in every 5 women suffer from PCOD in India.
What Is PCOS?
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is known to be a metabolic disorder in which women are affected by a hormonal imbalance in the reproductive years of their life (between ages 12 and 51).
Due to the increased level of male hormones, the females might experience the following:
- Skip their Menstrual Periods
- Have Irregular Ovulation making it hard to conceive and get Pregnant
- Get Abnormal Hair on their Body and Face simultaneously (Hirusitism)
- It can lead to the Heart Disease and also Diabetes in the Long Term.
Note: Hence, PCOS is considered to be a serious medical condition that requires proper medical attention or some surgical treatment.
Many- a- times women have PCOD / PCOS but they are unaware of it. There are group of symptoms that usually affects the ovulation and ovaries. These are:
- Presence of Ovarian cysts
- Increased levels of Male Hormones
- Skipped or even experiencing irregular periods
Symptoms Of PCOD
Approx. half of the patients with PCOS have the following signs and symptoms:
- Obese
- Abnormalities In Insulin Dynamics
- Hirustism
- Irregular Menstruation (Oligomenorrhea)
- Skipped Or Absence Of Menstruation (Amenorrhea)
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia)
- Excessive Hair Growth (Face, Body )
- Acne (Face, Chest, Upper Back)
- Weight Gain
- Hair Loss
- Skin Darkening (Neck, Groin, Under Breasts)
Note: These symptoms usually begin at Menarche (1st time period experience) to slowly progress.
Biologically: LH levels may be high with low to normal levels of FSH and estradiol.
Causes Of PCOS
Exactly the reason why women get affected by PCOS is still not completely known, however there are some significant factors, they are as follows:
- Excess insulin production: The excess insulin levels in body may increase androgen production (a male hormone
- Excess androgen production:
- Low-grade inflammation
- Heredity
Diagnosis
This is diagnosed based on a combination of clinical or biochemical evidence of hyperandrogenism, amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, and the ultrasound appearance of polycystic ovaries.
| Pelvic examination: Checking reproductive organs for any masses, abnormalities, or any growth |
| Blood tests: Check hormone levels, these includes fasting lipid profile high-density lipoprotein (HDL), triglycerides levels, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)), glucose tolerance tests. |
| Imaging test: Ultrasound imaging test to check the size of ovaries, the lining of uterus and cysts in ovaries |
| Periodical monitoring: Blood pressure, glucose tolerance, cholesterol, triglyceride levels |
| Screening: for anxiety and depression |
| Screening : Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) |
Complications Of PCOD/PCOS
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Infertility or hypertension Infertility
- Type 2 diabetes
- Preterm labor and premature birth
- Metabolic syndrome
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
- Depression
- Sleep apnea
- Endometrial cancer (Due to thickened uterine lining)
- Miscarriage
- Mental Health issues
Tips From Ganesh Diagnostic And Imaging Center
For women that suffer from PCOD/PCOS, there is some lifestyle modifications (diet and weight loss) should be implemented along with medicine/hormone intake. These include the following
- Regulate the menstrual cycle by taking your medication to treat the hormonal imbalance and any insulin resistance.
- Ovulation induction (the quality and quantity of the ovulation) through the oral medicines and injections.
- Infertility treatment through the fertility drugs.
- Lowering excessive of hair growth.
- Skin treatments for the acne and any pigmentation.
- Laparoscopic procedure
Treatment
- Endometrial protection can be achieved with the use of oral contraceptives or progestins
- Management of associated metabolic syndrome may be appropriate for some patients.
- For patients interested in fertility, weight control is the first step.
- Clomiphene citrate is highly effective as a first line treatment.
- Metformin is frequently used in patients with PCOS.
- Adjunct with diet and exercise for obese women.
- Treatment of diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance.
To Seek Free Consultation From The Doctor:
Contact- Dr. Ravin Sharma, (MBBS, MD in Radiology)
Available: 24*7*365
Phone Number: +91 9212125996
Why Ganesh Diagnostic And Imaging Centre Should Be Your Preference To Screen You For PCOD?
At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, we are known for providing excellent service and care to its patients for decades. Lakhs of satisfied patients over the years!
It is an established and renowned diagnostic centre since 2001.
Their excellence is backed by NABH and NABL Accreditations.
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References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycystic_ovary_syndrome#
- Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 20 th edition, Volume 2
