What are PCOD/PCOS and its treatment?

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), commonly known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), is a highly prevalent illness that affects 5% to 10% of women between the ages of 12 and 45. It is an issue caused by an imbalance in a woman's hormones.

It can interfere with her menstrual cycle and make it harder for her to conceive. The main symptoms include no ovulation, irregular periods, acne, and hirsutism. According to the Best fertility & IVF specialist, If PCOD is left untreated, it can develop insulin-resistant diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, all of which can contribute to heart disease.

What is the root cause of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)/(PCOS)?

  • Normally, the ovaries produce female sex hormones as well as a trace quantity of male sex hormones. During each menstrual cycle, these aid in the correct growth of eggs in the ovaries.

  • An imbalance in these sex hormones is linked to the polycystic ovarian syndrome. They begin to produce somewhat more androgens in PCOS. Patients cease ovulating, get acne, and develop excess facial and body hair as a result of this.

  • Follicles are egg-containing sacs found within the ovaries. During each menstrual cycle, one or more eggs are normally released. This is known as ovulation. The eggs in these follicles do not develop and are not discharged from the ovaries in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Polycystic ovaries are named for the fact that they can generate extremely tiny cysts in the ovary.

  • Because PCOS appears to run in families, the likelihood of developing it is increased if other women in the family have PCOS, irregular periods, or diabetes.

 Common signs of PCOD/PCOS include:

  • Weight gain and difficulty decreasing weight

  • Excessive hair on the body. Women frequently have thicker, darker facial hair as well as more hair on the breast, abdomen, and back.

  • Hair loss on the scalp

  • Irregular periods. Women with PCOS frequently have fewer than nine menstrual cycles per year. 

  • Fertility issues. Many PCOS women have difficulty becoming pregnant (infertility)

  • Suffering from depression

  • High Blood sugar level

  • You've been trying to conceive for more than a year but haven't been successful.

  • You are experiencing diabetic symptoms such as excessive thirst or hunger, impaired eyesight, or unexplained weight loss.

Treatments

PCOD/PCOS medical treatment focuses on addressing your specific issues, such as infertility, hirsutism, acne, or obesity.

  • Glucose levels in the blood are reduced.

  • Fertility restoration

  • Acne and hirsutism treatment

  • Regular menstruation is restored, and endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer are avoided.

Weight loss (which can be tough) has been demonstrated to aid in the treatment of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Even a 5% reduction in total body weight has been demonstrated to aid with hormone imbalance and infertility.

Medications used to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome's irregular hormones and menstrual cycles are:

  • Menstrual periods can be made more regular by using birth control tablets or progesterone tablets.

  • Metformin, a medicine that enhances the body's sensitivity to insulin, can alleviate PCOS symptoms and, in some cases, cause menstrual periods to regulate. 

Complications of PCOD/PCOS

  • Endometrial cancer risk is increased.

  • Issuance of a child (early treatment of polycystic ovary disease can help prevent infertility or increase the chance of having a healthy pregnancy)

  • Obesity-related diseases (BMI more than 30 and waist circumference more than 35), such as high blood pressure, heart issues, and diabetes

  • Breast cancer risk may be raised.

PCOS can interrupt a woman's menstrual cycle and make it difficult to conceive. If you are experiencing any such issues, Consult Dr. Sonali Gupta for the Best PCOS Treatment in Greater Noida today.

 

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