What are the symptoms of polyovarian syndrome?

Some women, after years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive, go to the hospital for a check-up and find out that they have polyovary syndrome. This disease is not uncommon among women, but because people do not understand this disease, even if they suffer from this disease, they often do not know it. They only know that they have this disease when they undergo some examinations and look for the cause. So, what are the symptoms of polyovarian syndrome?

1. Low menstrual flow

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.

7. Estrogen Effects

Because there is no ovulation, progesterone cannot be produced. If the endometrium is stimulated by excessive amounts of estrogen for a long time, rapid endometrial hyperplasia, atypical hyperplasia, and even cancer may occur.

Patients with polyovary syndrome generally have the above seven symptoms, which can be relieved by taking medication. If the patient is obese, he must pay attention to losing weight, but he must pay attention to scientific weight loss to avoid physical discomfort. At the same time, you should pay attention to exercising more, which can lower blood lipids, control blood pressure and blood sugar, and make yourself healthier.