Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes a hormonal imbalance in the female organism, increasing the production of male hormones called androgens. Every woman produces these hormones, but when they are present in larger amounts in the female body, they interfere with the ovulation process and make the chances of ovarian cysts more likely.

The difference between ovarian cysts and polycystic ovaries is in the size and number of cysts. In polycystic ovary syndrome, there are small cysts in large quantities. The ovarian cysts are unique and larger.

One of the main symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome is menstrual irregularity. Women who suffer from this problem ovulate less often and so menstruation may appear every two to three months.

Having menstrual changes over the years is common, the difference being that women with polycystic ovaries have only two, three or four menstrual episodes per year.

Among the symptoms of polycystic ovaries is also weight gain. Women with this syndrome should be careful, because changes in the scale hand are related to a greater chance of developing vascular problems, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Skin problems such as acne, pimples and excess oils are also characteristic of the problem. In addition, the woman may notice increased hair on the face, breasts and abdomen.

In addition to internal changes in body functioning and external changes that bother women, polycystic ovary syndrome can interfere with reproductive health. Since many women with this syndrome do not have regular ovulation, this causes many women to have difficulty getting pregnant and may increase the chances of miscarriages.

Read also: Polycystic Ovaries and Infertility: Diagnosis and Treatment

However, this does not mean that women who have polycystic ovaries never get pregnant. The indicated treatment is with an oral medication that induces ovulation. Most women respond well to treatment and get pregnant.

Having polycystic ovaries also does not mean that it is permissible to dispense with prevention methods such as birth control pills and condoms. Many women think they cannot get pregnant because of the problem and carelessness, they get pregnant without planning.

Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Video – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (April 2024)