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IT OCCURS IN 1 OUT OF EVERY 10 WOMEN! DO NOT LET THE POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME INTERFERE WITH MOTHERHOOD.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, known as ‘egg laziness’ in society and developing as a result of the fact that ovulation, which is expected to happen every month, cannot occur, is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age. So much so that in the world and in our country, one in every 10 women of reproductive age is diagnosed with this syndrome, and if treatment is delayed, it can interfere with motherhood.
In addition to preventing pregnancy when Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is delayed in treatment, it can also trigger the formation of many different health problems, from diabetes to heart disease, obesity to liver lubrication.
Turkey Medicals member and Istanbul University hospital clinic, Obstetrician-Gynecologist Assoc. Dr. for this reason, even if there are no complaints, every woman should have a regular gynecological examination once a year, noting that “It is very important to consult a doctor without wasting time, especially if it is a menstrual disorder. Thanks to early diagnosis and treatment, serious complications that this syndrome can cause can be prevented or controlled,” he said.
The most common symptom is menstrual irregularities
Although the number of symptoms and severity of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome vary depending on the patient, menstrual irregularities are the most common complaint in most women. It can occur as menstruation less than 9 times a year or not menstruating for 3 or more consecutive months. Although the exact cause is not yet known, insulin resistance or increased levels of the male hormone (testosterone) are to blame for the inability of ovulation function to function regularly. Especially in women whose menstruation is regular and weak, because it does not give any symptoms, it is usually detected during examinations for another disease. Problems such as weight gain, hair loss, infertility, hair loss, depression, acne and acne are also other symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. In some patients, only menstrual irregularities are observed, while in some patients there may be complaints of acne and male-type hair growth only.
It can trigger many different diseases
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the most important causes of infertility. Especially in this syndrome, which is accompanied by menstrual irregularities, infertility occurs due to impaired ovulation, egg quality, and difficulties in holding the embryo. In addition, obesity and diabetes diseases can also negatively affect pregnancy processes. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, in addition to problems with female reproductive organs, also negatively affects many different systems in the body. That’s untreated, insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, male-pattern hair growth, can trigger many diseases such as acne with acne.
The diagnosis is made by various methods
There are no special tests that diagnose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. A general examination, some laboratory tests, questioning of menstrual patterns and family history are important in the diagnosis. In addition, increased testosterone levels in the hormone analysis also support the diagnosis. In some patients, a sugar loading test is also used because there may be a hidden presence of sugar.
It can be controlled by treatment
Although there is no definitive cure, the problems caused by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can be controlled with treatment. The main approach to his treatment is lifestyle changes, such as adding diet and regular exercise to the flow of life, as most patients are overweight. In overweight patients, menstruation can return to normal with a loss of 10 percent of the current weight. Obstetrician-Gynecologist Assoc. Dr. points out that early diagnosis and treatment are extremely important in this syndrome, Dr. said as follows:
“With appropriate hormonal treatments in a patient with irregular menstruation, menstrual irregularities, acne-pubescence and thickening of the uterus can be prevented. In addition, thanks to early measures such as weight loss and insulin resistance treatment, problems such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease can be prevented. If infertility is a problem, it may be possible to get pregnant after treatment. Pregnancy can be achieved by vaccination treatments or IVF treatments in patients who cannot get pregnant on their own.”
Assoc. Dr. at regular intervals, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference by means of noting the importance, “the level of cholesterol in the blood disorders or in the presence of insulin resistance can be controlled with appropriate treatment the problem,” he said.
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