POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is an important syndrome on which scientific studies continue. It is thought to be due to genetic and environmental factors.
It is usually accompanied by menstrual irregularity + Obesity + Infertility + Increased hair growth. However, findings may vary from patient to patient. Although the ovaries appear polycystic on ultrasound in 20% of women, no pathology is detected in the laboratory or clinically.
On ultrasound, the ovaries are larger than normal and there are tiny cysts arranged like pearls on the outside of the ovaries. The main factor that creates the clinical picture in patients is insulin resistance. Obesity increases insulin resistance, which in turn increases hair growth and menstrual irregularity.
Disruption of menstrual cycle due to changing hormonal balance increases the level of free testosterone in the blood and the effect of testosterone in the tissues. Treating the clinical picture in PCOS plays an important role in preventing future complications.
Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, breast and uterine cancer are diseases that carry significant risks in PCOS. Treatment of insulin resistance + regulation of menstrual periods with birth control pills is the main principle in the treatment.
Healthy nutrition, diet, active lifestyle, doing sports and losing weight are very important in the treatment of insulin resistance. Contrary to popular belief, birth control pills are very effective in preventing future infertility by regulating menstruation.
As a result, polycystic ovary syndrome is not a disease to be afraid of. Possible risks are minimized with a healthy lifestyle and regular examinations. People even increase their quality of life by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
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