Can anyone tell me about PCOS [[polycystic ovary syndrome]]?!
Question: I looked it up on web md but does anyone out there have it or know someone who does...can u feel me in on exactly what u know from experience...
Answers: I looked it up on web md but does anyone out there have it or know someone who does...can u feel me in on exactly what u know from experience...
A friend of mine has PCOS, and the major symptom she has experienced is highly irregular periods. The doctor put her on birth control to fix that. I know it can also cause weight problems, and excessive body hair in some cases. It can also cause fertility problems, but not always.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (abbreviated PCOS or PCO), also known clinically as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately one in ten women. It occurs amongst all races and nationalities, is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and is a leading cause of infertility. The principal features are weight problems, lack of regular ovulation and/or menstruation, and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic (masculinizing) hormones. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly between women. While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity are all strongly correlated with PCOS
Medical treatment of PCOS is tailored to the patient's goals. Broadly, these may be considered under three categories:
Restoration of fertility
Treatment of hirsutism or acne
Restoration of regular menstruation, and prevention of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer
Common symptoms of PCOS include
Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea