Polycystic ovarian syndrome: An overview

Ankita Kapse

Abstract

Introduction

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinal disorder among females of reproductive age, which causes- hirsutism, Oligomenorrhea and infertility. It generally occurs in the female ageing between 12–44 years. Some studies show that it is a lifestyle disorder, which affects women of middle and high-income population. It causes hormonal imbalance and certain physical changes. Management of PCOS can be achieved by medication, lifestyle changes, exercises, or surgical method. It has a high risk of miscarriages and during pregnancy, women are at a high risk to develop Gestational diabetes, hypertension. Significant disparities in the different domains of the SF–36 between PCOS and healthy controls were observed in several categories of age, BMI, educational status, and marital status. Increased BMI, menstrual abnormalities, educational status, and marital status all play a role in affecting quality related to life in PCOS patients, and psychological support must be provided throughout treatment.

Conclusion

This article concludes about PCOS– its symptoms, causes, leads to, treatment and PCOS Pregnancy. The difference between PCOS and PCOD is also mentioned, which gives a brief differentiation between both the conditions. The goal is to help people understand what actually PCOS means and to enhance people to take preferable steps to suppress the condition and one should consult a gynaecologist if they have shown-up any symptom(s).

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