What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome?

There are many common diseases among women. To treat women's diseases, we must first understand the diseases. The symptoms and manifestations of different diseases in women are different, so the treatment methods are also very different. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common disease among women. Such a disease is very harmful to the female body. Women should be treated in time after suffering from it. What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms:

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.

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.

After understanding the symptoms of PCOS, when improving PCOS, it is necessary to proceed according to the woman's symptoms. The treatment of PCOS also needs to be carried out for a long time, which is very helpful in alleviating the woman's condition. Moreover, during the treatment process, women cannot have sexual life, otherwise it will hinder the treatment of physical diseases.