An Insight on PCOS Treatments and Addressing Complications Related To the Syndrome

By Mary Land


The condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, has been affecting millions of women all over the world. Though detected in the 18th century, and PCOS treatment were rather primitive, the clear understanding of the condition was brought to light in mid 1930's by Irving Stein and Michael Leventhal. Such is the importance of the studies of these two that the phrase Stein-Leventhal Syndrome was coined to honor their contributions. The best way to describe the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the growth of cysts in the ovaries. You may have heard of the other names used for this condition. Those are used to refer to the different levels and complications of the syndrome. If a woman has enlarge polycystic ovaries and he may have missed some of her menstrual periods, she may be experiencing the beginnings of the syndrome.

It is common for women to experience having abnormal growth of cysts in their ovaries. However, they vary in intensity. The same thing could be said about the other complications that come with the syndrome. The same symptoms may be seen in all women who start having this syndrome. However, there are others who may lack some symptoms while the rest would be exhibiting more. Oily skin, irregular menstrual cycles, acne and skin and hair pigmentation problems are among these symptoms. One would think that with such symptoms, evident facts show the cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. However, much research is still being conducted to back up that claim. Irregular menstrual cycles, irregular insulin resistance, and irregular spikes in the body's androgen levels have already been known to cause this syndrome.

Anyone who has PCOS will also experience a number of complications because of it. As a result, the treatment of this condition has been made to concentrate of various things, not only on one. The highest case scenario is that of dealing with infertility, which will greatly touch on dealing with the development of ovarian cysts. The women with this problem would be required to have a special surgery. High blood pressure and various other heart problems are also possible complications for anyone who has PCOS. That too will also be under observation during treatment. Skin problems normally associated with the syndrome would also be addressed. In worst cases, the doctors would also be on the lookout for cancer. It could be said that PCOS does not pose dangers. However, there have been times when patients have died because they failed to address the complications that came with the PCOS.

Preventive measures have been referred to as our best defense against diseases. Still, there are certain diseases that are so persistent that no amount of preventive measures would keep them from getting to us. We do not have any solid evidence, really, that will support why a woman will be affected by this condition. That is why PCOS falls under this category.

But, these days, it is quite possible to surmise the reasons why some women fall easily under PCOS. One look at their lifestyle and you can have theories formed immediately. It is also possible for women to have endometrium cancer no matter how much preventive measures they apply. But you can immediately put a stop to it by eating and living properly. In the spirit of lifestyle changes and, in the process, treating PCOS, a women would also be able to address issues on heart disease, obesity, diabetes, blood pressure problems and weight problems.




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