Polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by the presence of several cysts inside the ovaries due to a hormonal imbalance. In these women the testosterone concentration in the bloodstream is higher than it should be and this can bring some complications, such as difficulty in getting pregnant, for example.
In addition to the difficulty to get pregnant, women may notice the appearance of hair on their faces and bodies, weight gain and hair loss, for example, and it is important to go to the gynecologist to have tests performed and, thus, treatment begins.
Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The symptoms of Polycystic Ovaries can vary from woman to woman, being more frequent to happen:
- Weight gain; Hair on the face and body; Acne; Difficulty getting pregnant; Irregular menstruation or no menstruation; Hair loss.
It is important that the woman is attentive to the appearance of symptoms and seek guidance from the gynecologist if she suspects the syndrome. The gynecologist usually indicates the performance of ultrasound to check the presence of the cysts and the performance of blood tests to check the amount of hormones circulating in the woman's bloodstream, such as LH, FSH, prolactin, T3 and T4, for example. Check out some doubts about polycystic ovaries.
How the treatment is done
Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be done according to the gynecologist's guidance and varies according to the symptoms presented by the woman. Thus, the use of contraceptives or other medications to regulate the concentration of hormones in the bloodstream may be indicated.
In the case of women who have the syndrome but want to become pregnant, the gynecologist may recommend the use of medications that stimulate ovulation, such as Clomiphene, for example.
In the most severe cases of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which is when many cysts are seen or when there is an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer, for example, the doctor may recommend performing surgery to remove the cysts or ovary. Understand how treatment is done for polycystic ovaries.
Possible complications
Although Polycystic Ovary Syndrome makes pregnancy difficult, some women are able to get pregnant, however they are more likely to suffer spontaneous abortion, premature birth, gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia, for example, with these complications being more common in women with the syndrome who are overweight.
In addition, these women are more likely to develop heart disease, cancer of the womb and type 2 diabetes. So, even if the woman does not have the desire to become pregnant, it is important that treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome be performed to decrease the risk of developing these diseases and their symptoms, improving the woman's quality of life.
In order to decrease the chances of developing complications, it is also important that the woman practices physical activity regularly and has a healthy and balanced diet. See how food can fight the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the following video:
