To understand the effect of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on fertility I will first explain the purpose of the two ovaries present in the pelvis. Under normal circumstances the ovaries must produce hormones and an ovum with the menstrual cycle for the fertility of the eggs. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome however is the formation of a cyst(s) in these ovaries.
Causes:
Scientific research suggests that the main cause of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is genetic. There are 50% chance of inheriting the predisposing genetic variant(s). Secondly, harmonal imbalance. In this case the ovaries over produces androgens, which is also produced in men. This over production of androgen inhibits the release of eggs during ovulation. The other reason of the over production in androgen is the high level of insulin.
Sign and symptoms :
- Menstrual disorder: Less or no menstruation
- Infertility : lack of ovulation
- Masculinity Hormones: Acne, dandruff , Baldness or male pattern baldness
- Metabolic Syndrome: abdominal obesity
- Pelvic pain
- Patches in Skin
- Weight gain
Treatment:
The cure for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is to manage it. Lets begin with the easier steps:
- Lifestyle modicficcation:Try to eat healthy and exercise as much as possible. Try to control your weight.Avoid sugar and increase the intake of whole grain food, vegetables and meat.
- Birth control pills:This is helpful to control the menstrual cycle and may clear acne.
- Diabetes : Pills the way insulin controls blood sugar and lowers testosterone production.
- Fertility : Stimulate ovulation to become pregnant.
- Surgery: Ovarian drilling, to increase the chance of ovulation.
In Pregnant women the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can lead to miscarriage, diabetes, premature delivery and further more complications like heart attack, sleep apnea and endometrial cancer.
