What is PCOS?

When it comes to polycystic ovary syndrome, I believe that a large number of friends do not know what it is. In fact, it is a type of gynecological disease. Gynecological diseases are highly prevalent nowadays, so polycystic ovary syndrome is also very common. Today, I will discuss with you about PCOS, its pathology, and the measures that need to be taken during its treatment.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a syndrome of endocrine disorders characterized by infrequent ovulation or anovulation, hyperandrogenism or insulin resistance, and polycystic ovaries. Symptoms include oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea, chronic anovulation, infertility, hirsutism and acne. Due to continued anovulation, in severe cases, the endometrium may overproliferate, increasing the risk of endometrial cancer. The choice of treatment options is very complex and varies according to different symptom improvement and fertility requirements. Requires long-term attention.

Clinical manifestations:

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.

I wonder how everyone understands polycystic ovary syndrome through the above information. I hope that everyone can learn from this experience, especially female friends, and take responsibility for their own health from now on. What we need is not temporary beauty, what we need is eternal health and happiness.