Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Causes

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Conquer PCOS
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What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or
polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD)?

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome or disease
  (PCOS/PCOD) is a hormonal disorder that disturbs
  women in their reproductive age.
• PCOS is a common health condition that affects
  teen and young women, it is realized that 1 out
  of 10 women in their childbearing age. 
• The reproductive system of women is measured by
  the complex interplay of primarily five
  reproductive hormones namely estrogen,
  gonadotropin-releasing hormone, follicle
  stimulating hormone, progesterone and luteinizing
  hormone.
• An imbalance within these hormones leads to a
  hormonal disorder called the polycystic ovary
  syndrome (PCOS) or polycystic ovarian disease
  (PCOD) in the middle women of reproductive age.

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What are the causes of PCOS or PCOD?

• There are no certain causes of PCOS, however the
  contributing factors include
• Excess androgen Overproduction of androgen by
  ovaries causes may lead to hirsutism and acne.
• Excess production of insulin Insulin hormone
  controls the blood sugar levels in human body.
  When human cells become resistant to the action
  of insulin, the blood sugar level increases.
• Heredity Certain genetic correlation may exist
  with PCOS in women.

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What are the signs and symptoms of PCOS or PCOD?

• Some women start suffering symptoms around the
  time of their first period.
• Signs and symptoms of PCOS may vary however, the
  symptoms are usually more severe in obese
  patients.
• Some of the normally reported signs and symptoms
  of PCOS include
• Acne
• Darkening of skin
• Hirsutism
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Skin tags
• Thinning hair

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What are the possible complications of PCOS or
PCOD?

• Some of the possible complications of PCOS are
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• depression and eating disorders
• Endometrial cancer
• Pregnancy induced or Gestational diabetes and/or
  hypertension
• Infertility
• Metabolic syndrome
• Miscarriage or premature birth
• Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
• Sleep apnoea

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How is PCOS or PCOD treated?

• Treatment of PCOS primarily focuses on management
  of underlying issues like
• infertility,
• obesity etc.
• Management is primarily with medications or
  lifestyle changes for
• Regulation of menstrual cycle
• Promoting ovulation
• Reduction of excessive hair growth

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What lifestyle modifications could be beneficial
for women with PCOS?

• Some lifestyle changes that can help in reducing
  the effects of PCOS include
• Maintenance of a healthy weight.
• Diet management and limitation in consumption of
  carbohydrates.
• Exercise regularly.

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