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Irregular menstruation with PCOS, a silent danger that should not be overlooked.

 

Many women may have encountered problems with irregular menstruation, sometimes late, sometimes early, which is a problem that causes quite a bit of worry and stress. Missing your period can be a sign that something is wrong with your body. Especially if you have acne, dark hair, or are married and have difficulty having children. We may be suffering from PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). Today we will get to know the silent dangers of women that many people may overlook.

PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, affects up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Patients have unbalanced levels of estrogen, progesterone, androgen, and insulin. There are many small fluid-filled cysts in the ovaries. This may occur on one or both sides. The ovaries therefore increase in size. The mechanism of its occurrence is not yet known. It may be caused by a hormonal imbalance. Obesity, inflammation in the body Food intolerance or genetics

Patients with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) experience symptoms or abnormal sensations after their first period. The severity of this will vary from person to person. Most will show the following main symptoms:

  • Irregular ovulation As a result, menstruation is irregular.
  • Irregular periods, such as not having your period for several months in a row. Menstruation is irregular.
  • Menstruation lasts a long time and may come more or less than usual.
  • Infertility because pregnancy requires ovulation. Some PCOS patients may not ovulate for some months. Or some people may not ovulate at all. As a result, it is difficult to have a chance of becoming pregnant.
  • Higher testosterone levels Elevated androgen hormones It affects the patient's physical appearance, such as hair growing on the face and other parts of the body, unusually large amounts of acne, a change in the voice, or genetic baldness. (Male-Pattern Baldness) which causes hair loss and thinning hair.
  • Other symptoms: PCOS patients may experience abnormal weight gain. or feeling depressed or depressed due to various abnormal symptoms that occur

Complications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ​

Complications that occur are often the result of the patient's main condition, such as obesity. Complications that are often found are as follows:

  • Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes
  • high blood pressure or high blood pressure due to pregnancy
  • Endometrial cancer This is caused by continuously high levels of estrogen.
  • Abnormal bleeding from the uterus
  • Metabolic Syndrome, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
  • Hepatitis, which is caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver.
  • Infertility Premature birth or miscarriage
  • Sleep apnea (Sleep Apnea)
  • Anxiety disorders and depression

Preventing PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
  • Basic self-care for patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome is ​
  • Lose weight by controlling your diet.
  • Exercise regularly
  • Get enough rest.
  • Reduce stress
  • Check for hidden food allergies to avoid foods that cause inflammation in the body.

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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)This is considered a chronic disease in women of reproductive age. There is no answer as to how long it will take for treatment to be cured. Symptoms are expressed differently in each person. and is associated with the risk of developing other diseases if not diagnosed and treated continuously.​

Therefore, women of reproductive age who have irregular menstruation ​ have symptoms of an overexpression of testosterone. Have obesity or abdominal obesity Having problems with infertility or may be suspected of having this syndrome You should come for treatment to diagnose abnormalities and receive continuous treatment with your doctor.​

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With best wishes

From the infertility clinic and promote women's health

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