Clinical manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome

Women's bodies need our attention. Many women's bodies are very fragile and cannot withstand the ups and downs of life, especially some diseases that plague women. Gynecological diseases are particularly important and require women to pay more attention. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a serious gynecological disease that plagues women. This disease is relatively harmful to women. Let's take a look at the clinical manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome.

1. Abnormal menstruation

Menstruation is scanty or amenorrhea may occur, and in a few cases, functional uterine bleeding may occur. It often occurs during adolescence and is characterized by irregular menstruation after menarche.

2. Hairy

It is relatively common, with an incidence rate of up to 69%. Due to the increase in androgen levels, the vellus hair on the upper lip, lower jaw, chest, back, middle of the lower abdomen, both sides of the upper thighs and around the anus may become thicker and more numerous, but the degree of hirsutism is not proportional to the androgen level. It may also be accompanied by acne, excessive facial sebum secretion, deep and rough voice, enlarged clitoris, Adam's apple and other signs of masculinization.

3. Infertility

Due to long-term anovulation, patients often suffer from infertility, and sometimes may have occasional ovulation or miscarriage, with an incidence rate of up to 74%.

4. Obesity

Overweight exceeds 20%, and those with a body mass index ≥25 account for 30% to 60%. Obesity is mostly concentrated in the upper body, with a waist/hip ratio > 0.85. It usually starts during adolescence and gradually worsens with age.

5. Acanthosis nigricans

Symmetric gray-brown pigmentation appears in the skin folds of the labia, back of the neck, under the armpits, under the breasts and in the groin, and the skin becomes thicker and softer.

6. Enlarged ovaries

A small number of patients can feel enlarged and firm ovaries through general gynecological examination, but most patients need B-ultrasound examination to confirm.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a serious gynecological disease for women. Women will feel very uncomfortable after suffering from this disease, and it will also cause some other diseases, causing some difficult-to-treat recurrent diseases in the body. Women need immediate treatment, but I hope that women must choose a regular hospital when they go for treatment to avoid being deceived.