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What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

By Falmouth Women's Health
December 10, 2021
Category: Women's Healthcare
Tags: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome   PCOS  
According to the CDC, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female reproductive disorders and also one of the most common causes of infertility. While PCOS often causes symptoms, it is possible for some women to have this condition but not even know it. No matter whether you know someone who has it, you’re concerned that you might have it, or you’ve already been diagnosed, here’s what you should know about PCOS including its treatment options.

What Is PCOS?

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is both a hormonal imbalance and a metabolic disorder that can impact a woman’s general and reproductive health. It’s most common in women of childbearing age.

What are the signs and symptoms?

One of the most common signs of PCOS is an irregular menstrual period. This may mean that you experience a period too often or too infrequently. If your period is unpredictable it could be a sign of PCOS. Other warning signs include:
  • Severe acne
  • Hirsutism, or excessive hair growth (most common on the face, abdomen, and thighs)
  • Oily skin
  • Dark patches of skin
  • Multiple cysts on the ovaries
  • Infertility

What are the causes?

There is still so much that is unknown about PCOS, but it’s believed that this disorder may be the result of certain factors such as increased levels of the androgen hormone or insulin resistance.

How is PCOS treated?

An OBGYN will tailor their treatments to meet your needs, based on your symptoms, the severity of your condition, and whether or not you are planning to become pregnant (whether now or in the future). Treatment options may include certain lifestyle changes such as losing weight (if obese) by eating healthy and getting regular exercise. Some medications can help with irregular periods such as hormonal contraception. For women dealing with fertility issues, there are also medications (the most common is Clomifene) that can help women with PCOS get pregnant. Medications to control other symptoms such as excessive and unwanted hair growth can also be prescribed by your gynecologist.

If you are experiencing symptoms of PCOS, it’s important that you speak with your gynecologist to learn more. A gynecologist will be able to perform the appropriate tests to be able to determine what’s causing your symptoms and how to best treat the problem.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

By Falmouth Women's Health
August 19, 2019
Category: Obstetrics Gynecology
Tags: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome   POS   Menstruation  

Worried that you may have PCOS? Find out more about this condition and what we can do to help.

Do you notice that you have irregular menstrual cycles? Do you sometimes skip your periods altogether? You could be dealing with PCOS can cause you painpolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition in which estrogen and progesterone levels are off kilter and can lead to to ovarian cysts. Find out more about this condition and how your OBGYN can help.

What causes PCOS?

Unfortunately, no one really knows what causes this condition, but it is believed that genetics and hormonal imbalances have some responsibility in who develops PCOS and who doesn’t. If your mother or immediate family member has this condition, you are also more likely to develop PCOS.

Women with PCOS also tend to have an overproduction of androgen, a male sex hormone. Androgen can affect how an egg develops or is released each month.

What are some telltale signs that I have PCOS?

Many women will start to notice that something is amiss one they start menstruating. Of course symptoms varies from woman to woman, but many people with PCOS notice that they have irregular menstrual cycles.

With the imbalance of hormones, some women may start developing more masculine characteristics such as:

  • Excess hair on the face, chest, fingers or toes
  • Thin hair
  • Deeper voice

Besides these symptoms women with PCOS may also experience:

  • Weight gain (usually caused by other chronic health problems like diabetes)
  • Infertility
  • Depression
  • Abdominal pain
  • Acne

How will a PCOS specialist treat my condition?

While there is no cure for PCOS, there are certainly ways to manage your symptoms. Your treatment plan will be tailored to what symptoms you are experiencing. Of course, a healthy diet and regular exercise are recommended for everyone who has been diagnosed with this condition.

Birth control pills may also be prescribed to help regulate hormones and your menstrual cycle, and they sometimes have the added bonus of improving your acne. For women with PCOS who are looking to get pregnant, fertility treatments may be recommended to help assist in successful ovulation.

If you are concerned that you may have PCOS, or if you are having issues with irregular periods, it’s time you talked to your gynecologist.

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