What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects the endocrine system in women. This system secretes hormones to control various body processes.
It usually affects women during their childbearing years which adversely affects their ability to have a child.
A woman affected by PCOS may experience irregular menstrual cycle periods and produce excessive levels of male hormones known as androgen.
PCOS results in formation of mall fluid-filled sacs in a woman’s ovaries and can contribute to an outbreak of acne and unwanted hair.
What are the symptoms of PCOS?
The common signs and symptoms of this condition are:
Excessive hair growth on the face, chin, stomach and chest, known as hirsutism.
One of the most prominent symptoms of PCOS is Infrequent and/ or irregular periods.
The patient may experience hair loss and thinning.
Oily skin with pimples
Unexplained weight gain
Frequent headaches
If a woman experiences some or all of these symptoms, it is important that she visit a hospital and get herself checked and diagnosed for PCOS. Columbia Asia is a famous fertility hospital in Bangalore that is well-equipped to diagnose and treat this illness.
How is PCOS diagnosed?
The diagnosis involves the following measures:
Family History: The doctor will take a full family history for any incidents of infertility.
Physical Examination: The vital parameters such as blood pressure, BMI etc. are measured and the patient is examined for signs of excess hair growth, acne and any abnormalities in the reproductive organs,
Ultrasound:This is done to obtain a clear picture of the pelvic area.
Blood Tests: The patient’s blood is examined for cholesterol, sugar and hormonal levels.
How to get pregnant with PCOS?
The team of fertility experts and endocrinologists at Columbia Asia hospital are highly experienced and are much sought after in the field of infertility treatment in India. PCOS can be treated in the following ways:
Healthy Lifestyle: Following a healthy diet and exercising regularly is one of the best ways to treat PCOS.
Medication: Birth control pills and other medicines can help regulate the menstrual cycle and combat the symptoms of PCOS.
Surgery: Ovarian drilling is a procedure that makes minute holes in the ovary with a laser or a thin heated needle. This helps restore normal ovulation.
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a year or longer with no success or are experiencing any of the other symptoms associated with PCOS, it is time you visit a fertility specialist. The dedicated team of endocrinologists at Columbia Asia are renowned for their high-quality PCOS treatment in Bangalore.
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