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Understanding the signs of PCOS | Dr. Manish Banker | IVF Treatment

What is PCOS? PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects 10-15 percent of all women. It is caused due to an imbalance of sex hormones, where the female starts producing increased levels of androgen (male sex hormones). The main polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms are as follows: Irregular or absence of periods and/or disorder in egg production Hyperandrogenism which contributes to Hirsutism (Body and facial hair) and Acne on the face and body Acanthosis Nigricans (Dark velvety patches of Skin discoloration in the neck, groin or under the breasts) Small fluid filled cysts in the ovaries. (Follicles form cysts due to the failure/disorder of egg production) To know more about the different types of PCOS, read our blog at: https://bankerivf.com/blog/learn-abou... Obesity or weight gain: Although some women are observed to be extremely thin (Lean PCOS), most women with PCOS are overweight. Insulin Resistance: This includes elevated sugar levels, increased waist/hip ratio, and impaired lipid profile Infertility issues with PCOS PCOS in adolescent girls: Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is challenging as most of the symptoms like the irregularity of menses and acne are also natural symptoms of puberty. Hence, regular surveillance of signs of PCOS is to be recorded to diagnose the condition. Doctors may prescribe hormonal pills or contraceptive pills to regulate periods and manage acne. Additionally, adolescence is the perfect time to start making lifelong healthy changes in diet and lifestyle in order to control the side effects of PCOS in future years. For more information on PCOS in adolescent girls, read our blog at: https://bankerivf.com/blog/all-you-ne... PCOS in young women: One of the main signs of PCOS in young adults is fertility. If the woman is obese or overweight, even a 5 percent weight reduction will play a big role in resuming or regularizing periods which will help regain fertility. Women with PCOS will be prescribed ovulation induction pills or injections and insulin sensitizers. In the event of absolute infertility, couples can opt for IVF as an option for PCOS treatment although the chances of fertility are very bright with PCOS. To know more about how PCOS affects fertility, read our blog at: https://bankerivf.com/blog/how-pcos-a... PCOS in aging women: Older women diagnosed with PCOS are at a higher risk of hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and endometrial cancer. Regular surveillance of blood pressure, sugar levels, and endometrium sonograms will help keep check of all concerns. Therefore, although there is no absolute cure for PCOS, the condition can be greatly controlled by maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle along with proper medication whenever required. It will not pose a threat to normal life if diagnosed and managed at the earliest possible stage. All you need to do is identify the signs of PCOS early and get a proper PCOS diagnosis done. To identify the first signs of PCOS, read our blog at: https://bankerivf.com/blog/how-to-spo... To know more about Dr. Manish Banker visit us at https://bankerivf.com/about-us/ For detailed information and updates on infertility solutions: Subscribe to us at:    / @bankerivf   Visit our website at: https://bankerivf.com/ Read our blogs at: https://bankerivf.com/blogs/