Overview
Ovaries develop more follicles than normal every month. Usually about five follicles start to mature during each menstrual cycle and at least one egg-containing follicle releases a mature egg at ovulation. But a polycystic ovary starts maturing at least twice as many follicles than normal, most of which enlarge and ripen but do not release an egg the condition stems from a disruption in the monthly reproductive cycle.
Symptoms of PCOD
Some of the common symptoms of PCOD are:
• irregular or non-existent periods
• very light or very heavy bleeding during your period
• mild to moderate abdominal discomfort
• excessive hair growth on your face, chest and lower abdomen
• acne
• excessive skin growth on your neck or in your armpit, also called as skin tags.
PCOS may also increase the risk of:
• high blood pressure
• high level of blood cholesterol
• problems related to liver and heart
• type 2 diabetes
• sleep apnea.
You may also:
• gain weight
• have problems conceiving
It is researched that if you have PCOS, you are more likely to get high blood pressure or diabetes. This means you have a greater risk for strokes and heart attacks.
Diagnosis and Tests
Consult a Gynecologist if you have irregular, scant or no menstrual periods, are overweight, and have acne or excess facial hair growth.
Blood tests that measure your hormone levels can help. An ultrasound exam can show if you have cysts on your ovaries. Your doctor will do pelvic examination, if it is observed that the ovaries may be enlarged or swollen by the increased number of small cysts. This can be seen more easily by vaginal ultrasound, or screening, to examine the ovaries for cysts and the endometrium(lining of the uterus).
Treatment of PCOD
It is based on how severe your symptoms are and whether you want to have children. Medicine can help with your menstrual cycle, abnormal hair growth and acne. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, they have to be treated. If you want to have a baby, there are medicines that may help you get pregnant. Surgery can help some women to conceive if they have not responded to fertility drugs. The surgeon uses a technique called laparascopic ovarian drilling. In this surgery the doctor makes a very small incision above or below the navel, and inserts a small instrument that acts like a telescope into the abdomen. This is called laparoscopy. The doctor then punctures the ovary with a small needle carrying an electric current to destroy a small portion of the ovary. Destroying the abnormal ovarian tissue helps to restore normal ovarian function and helps to induce ovulation.
Management
• Losing weight before you conceive can also reduce your risk of developing gestational diabetes during your pregnancy.
• Exercise helps lower your blood sugar levels. For women with polycystic ovary syndrome, an increase in daily physical activity and participation in a regular exercise regimen are essential for treating or preventing insulin resistance and for helping weight-control efforts.
• High Fiber low calorie Dietary Regime is essential to ease symptoms of PCOD
Posted by:AnonymousPosted:1 year agoNumber Of Replies:6Number Of Views:174
PCOD causes hormonal imbalances. The ovaries are not able to produce hormones as expected.
Posted by:AnonymousPosted on:1 year ago
Re: Understanding Poly Cystic Ovary Disease
Hi,
PCOD can affect women at any age after they have reached puberty. The cysts may be present on the ovaries and enlarge with time aggravating the problems.
Posted by:AnonymousPosted on:1 year ago
Re: Understanding Poly Cystic Ovary Disease
Thanks for the info... Which age group does PCOD effect the most.
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