Polycystic ovary syndrome
Treatment Duration
30
Suggested Sessions
2-3 times/year
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a chronic condition that can have a significant impact on the health of women who suffer from it.
It is a common condition that affects all women of reproductive age, while the cause of the syndrome is still unknown.
It is therefore an endocrine condition, the name of which is misleading, since a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome does not necessarily have polycystic ovaries. But it can have some of the other symptoms of the syndrome.
Main symptoms
- Menstrual circle disorders
- Increased body weight
- Increased hair growth (face & body)
- Acne
- Elevated androgens
- Insulin resistance
- Obesity
- Hair loss (male pattern baldness)
- Difficulty conceiving (infertility)
- Increased ovarian volume
- Polycystic ovary morphology
Polycystic ovary syndrome can have a psychological effect on a woman, and is often associated with chronic depression!
Possible occurrence factors
- Environmental
- Nutritional
- Geneticists
- Metabolic
- Immunological
- Psychological
Diagnosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome has many different combinations of symptoms, so diagnosing the syndrome is not an easy task.
For this reason, the scientific community has set specific criteria that facilitate the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, which are taken into account by the doctor during the diagnosis process.
Also, the main symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome may be similar to those of other diseases, so the gynecologist must approach the issue with special care, controlling and ruling out any possible scenario.
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Dr. Tzonis Panagiotis
Μαιευτήρας-Γυναικολόγος
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Treatment
If we do not know the cause of polycystic ovary syndrome, we can not cure it.
But we can treat the symptoms of the syndrome.
It is ideal for the patient to have a relationship of trust with her doctor, so that she can be more easily educated, to live with it.
Necessary practices for the treatment of the symptoms of the syndrome are:
- The change in lifestyle
- Proper eating behavior
- Physical exercise
Medication
In some cases, a complementary pharmacological treatment approach is considered necessary, which must be done individually and designed according to the desires and dominant symptoms of the woman.
Polycystic ovaries are a chronic disease, with long-term health effects, so regular monitoring is required!
Long-term effects
A woman with polycystic ovaries, in addition to the symptoms she experiences, is more likely to develop in the long run:
- Diabetes
- Hyperplasia and endometrial cancer
- Heart disease
- Strokes
- Elevated cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
- Depression
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome often show insulin resistance and increased androgen concentration!
Increased hair growth
Increased hair growth is one of the main symptoms of women with COPD. It usually appears in:
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Laser hair removal
Acne
Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the oiliness of the skin and promotes the appearance of some types of acne.
Women with COPD may experience moderate to severe acne, which is often resistant to dermatological treatments and often recur.
You need good and frequent cooperation with a specialized Dermatologist - Venereologist, in order to carry out the appropriate method of treatment of this symptom.
Acne
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Frequently Asked Questions
I have increased hair growth and disorders in my cycle. Can I have polycystic ovaries?
Yes, there is a possibility that you suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, however, it is necessary to visit a gynecologist for the correct diagnosis of each case, since the symptoms of the syndrome are often common with those of other diseases.
I have polycystic ovary syndrome and am trying to conceive. Will I make it?
Not all women with polycystic ovary syndrome have difficulty conceiving. A prerequisite for achieving a pregnancy is ovulation. If a woman suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome finds that she does not ovulate regularly every month, it is necessary to consult her gynecologist. With specific medication and making some changes in her lifestyle and diet, ovulation and finally pregnancy can be achieved!
What is insulin resistance?
The main function of insulin is to store glucose in cells. So when we say that someone has insulin resistance, it means that the cells of the body do not respond to this function of insulin. When this happens the blood glucose levels rise and thus automatically triggers the production of even more insulin as the body tries to store glucose in the cells. This can lead to diabetes.