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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
I was 22 years old when I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). To give you an overview of what it is, it happens in women wherein the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens. Androgens are male hormones but also present in women in small amount. Symptoms of PCOS are as follows: Irregular to no periods fertility problems weight gain acne and oily skin excessive hair growth on face, chest, and back It starts during the adolescence years or right after the first period of a woman, but it can also develop at ages 20 to 3o. World Health Organization says that an estimated 116 million of women population are suffering and affected by PCOS. Latin America has the most number of cases in 2017 and followed by Asia Pacific countries. There is no cure yet for PCOS but the symptoms can be managed. Birth control pills help to control the menstrual cycle, and it lowers the androgen that the ovaries produce. People with PCOS are prone to diabetes, it is advisable to manage the carbohydrate intakes as well as glucose consumption. A balance and heathy diet helps to control and manage weight gain. As a person with PCOS, it is difficult. I experienced two months of bleeding, nausea, and I gained weight for over the years. For this year, I will focus more on the food intake that I have in a daily basis. Moderation is the key to a healthy self. By the way, if in case you see fat girls, please don't make fun of them. They might too suffer from this condition. A little compassion and kindness can make this world a better place. sources: *https://www.sciencedirect.com* *https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/symptoms/*
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Yes, I know lots of women that has Pcos and most of them are fat. That is their issue. However, they drink pills for it and some are drinking organic juice.
A balanced and healthy lifestyle could help.
I bet it doesn't affect women's pregnancy, this kind of illness can be cured in the future since the technology and science evolved too much. I think it has no severe effects on body right?
It doesn’t affect the pregnancy but a woman with PCOS has a minimal chance of conceiving. I hope too that there will be a cure for it in the future. It doesn’t have a severe and direct effect but since it is a hormonal imbalance, it can cause and lead to other health issues like diabetes. People with PCOS become insulin resistant.
PCOS comes with many complications. I have a friend who wants to have a cild but due to PCOS, they cannot have one. She is okay now. You will be okay too. God bless!
It’s hormonal imbalance and true it has a lot of complications. Thanks!
Ano ba mga test na ginagawa sa ospital para malaman na may PCOS ka?
Rectal ultrasound yung ginawa sa akin dati. Single at demure pa daw kase. Hahaha!