Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is perhaps one of the most common things women experience. It is a cluster of symptoms that can include irregular periods, scanty menstrual flow, and at times issues with fertility. However, that does not mean that a woman cannot conceive. PCOS and pregnancy can be successful when you take care of your lifestyle and balance out your hormonal levels.
Here are all the facts you need to know about PCOS and pregnancy:
What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a cluster of symptoms like irregular periods, scanty menstrual flow, acne, excess body hair, weight gain, darkening of skin along with Polycystic bulky ovaries (PCOD) and hormonal imbalance including high Insulin resistance. It is one of the most common hormonal problems a woman can face during her reproductive life span.
What are the causes of PCOS?
The exact cause of PCOS is not known, but the sex hormone imbalance occurs in the body due to high levels of insulin. This is due to increased resistance to the action of insulin. This has an impact on the increased production and activity of male hormones like testosterone.
When, and what are the tests done to confirm PCOS diagnosis?
The hormonal blood tests are usually done during the first five days of periods. It may be a good idea to do a Thyroid and Prolactin test to exclude other causes of irregular periods. The pelvic sonography is done after the periods stop. Most of the time the blood tests can be normal in early PCOS.
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