What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS? It is a condition in which the body isn’t producing the right amount of hormones the affects the health of about 10 million women in the world. What exactly causes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is unknown, however, it is a hormonal problem that is occurring more and more recently within the last 30 years. Environment and genetics seem to play a huge role and believed to be directly linked to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is the leading cause of infertility and affects the body emotionally and physically with lots of different symptoms.
So what is the diagnosis for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Well there is no special test to diagnose. You’ll be asked questions by your doctor about lots of routine …show more content…
Lots, all ranging differently depending on when your levels are being monitor closely and your age plays a role. To start, weight gain. At least half the women will struggle with obesity and it will be difficult to manage. Fatigue is definitely a cause from the low hormones running through your body making you feel tired and having low energy. Unwanted hair known as hirsutism, affected the face, arms, back, chest, thumbs, toes, and the stomach (abdomen). Hirsutism due to the hormone changes in the androgens. With middle age will come thinning of the hair on top of the head. Acne occurs with the changing of the androgens, also causing skin tags, darkened patches of skin. Mood changes are extremely common, especially depressions and anxiety and mood swings. Pelvis pain can occur with heavy bleeding, but can occur even when not bleeding for a women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Headaches are normal and so are sleep problems. It’s been known that this illness is linked to sleep apnea (where someone stops breathing for short periods at a time throughout the night). It’s also the leading cause of the Infertility. Some can conceive naturally and others will need assistance with a
So what is the diagnosis for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Well there is no special test to diagnose. You’ll be asked questions by your doctor about lots of routine …show more content…
Lots, all ranging differently depending on when your levels are being monitor closely and your age plays a role. To start, weight gain. At least half the women will struggle with obesity and it will be difficult to manage. Fatigue is definitely a cause from the low hormones running through your body making you feel tired and having low energy. Unwanted hair known as hirsutism, affected the face, arms, back, chest, thumbs, toes, and the stomach (abdomen). Hirsutism due to the hormone changes in the androgens. With middle age will come thinning of the hair on top of the head. Acne occurs with the changing of the androgens, also causing skin tags, darkened patches of skin. Mood changes are extremely common, especially depressions and anxiety and mood swings. Pelvis pain can occur with heavy bleeding, but can occur even when not bleeding for a women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Headaches are normal and so are sleep problems. It’s been known that this illness is linked to sleep apnea (where someone stops breathing for short periods at a time throughout the night). It’s also the leading cause of the Infertility. Some can conceive naturally and others will need assistance with a