{"id":8765,"date":"2019-01-24T10:46:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T10:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hatsoffemail.com\/hodemo\/conquer-pcos\/?page_id=8765"},"modified":"2019-01-25T11:58:57","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T11:58:57","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gynaecworld.com\/pcos\/all-about-pcos\/overview\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"F.A.Q"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row padding_top=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;faq&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;overview-main-big-col&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faq-corner&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548331814719-35d786a9-6337&#8243;][vc_column_text]PCOS is hormonal disorder that affects an estimated five to ten percent of women.\u00a0 For a general summary, see our \u2018About PCOS\u2019 section.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What are common signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548332179577-773463d9-513b&#8221;][vc_column_text]Common PCOS signs and symptoms include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irregular menstrual periods\u2014Menstrual disorders can include absent periods, periods that occur infrequently<\/li>\n<li>Infertility\u2014PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility.<\/li>\n<li>Obesity\u2014Up to 80% of women with PCOS are obese.<\/li>\n<li>Excess hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, or upper thighs\u2014This condition, called hirsutism, affects more than 70% of women with PCOS.<\/li>\n<li>Severe acne or acne that occurs after adolescence and does not respond to usual treatments<\/li>\n<li>Patches of thickened, velvety, darkened skin called acanthosis nigricans<\/li>\n<li>Multiple small cysts on the ovaries as seen on the Ultrasound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is PCOS life-threatening?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548332200487-45b3d326-5400&#8243;][vc_column_text]PCOS is frequently associated with decreased sensitivity to insulin (i.e., insulin resistance), which in turn\u00a0leads to higher chances of diabetes mellitus, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. PCOS can also predispose to uterine cancer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How many women are affected by PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337462869-33aabb66-8863&#8243;][vc_column_text]Various studies done in India indicate that about 1 in 10 women suffer from PCOS[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What causes PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337486290-1102e49a-f4e6&#8243;][vc_column_text]The susceptibility to PCOS is often inherited; however the precise cause is unknown.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How is PCOS diagnosed?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337507780-db2e59cd-0bd3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Diagnosis requires obtaining blood samples for a variety of hormones, including those produced by the ovaries, adrenal glands, pituitary gland and thyroid gland. A full physical examination and screening for cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose and insulin should also be part of a complete evaluation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is PCOS a gynecological or an endocrinological disorder?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337531618-b2bb3df5-0483&#8243;][vc_column_text]PCOS is a gynecological hormone disorder with maximum implications on the reproductive and gynecological aspects.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is there an overall treatment for PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337614627-0aab93f7-166d&#8221;][vc_column_text]At the present time, doctors can only treat the individual symptoms of women with PCOS.&amp;nbsp; Besides weight loss which helps keeping the disorder in check, medications are given based on your concerns and symptoms.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are there other issues related to PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337649493-7a14fe96-515e&#8221;][vc_column_text]There is often a low body image attached to many of the symptoms of PCOS, particularly facial and body hair, infertility and obesity. Some women may even suffer from depression as a result of the symptoms. Join our network of warriors fighting PCOS everyday[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Why is public awareness of PCOS so critical?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337674449-b0548c5a-24ad&#8221;][vc_column_text]The symptoms of PCOS can vary from woman to woman; therefore, a woman often does not realize she has the syndrome. Public information and awareness about the symptoms and the serious nature of the disorder are crucial to identifying women in need of treatment. In addition, for women to make informed decisions about their health management, the information upon which they base their decisions should be accurate, current, based on well-performed research studies and obtained from well-informed and well-trained physicians and other caregivers. This information must be easy for the general public to find and understand.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is insulin resistance?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337694649-c197a4c0-8f38&#8243;][vc_column_text]Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body\u2019s cells do not respond to the effects of normal levels of insulin. When the body does not respond to insulin, the level of glucose in the blood increases. This may cause more insulin to be produced as the body tries to move glucose into cells. Insulin resistance can lead to diabetes mellitus.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is Acanthosis Nigricans?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337733032-d289ff4d-d00b&#8221;][vc_column_text]Acanthosis nigricans: a type of skin change seen as &amp;nbsp;darkened patches of thicker, velvety skin. The development of acanthosis nigricans in women with PCOS is likely related to insulin resistance and\/or excess weight.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What can high levels of androgens lead to?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337801155-5acc4798-2fb9&#8243;][vc_column_text]When higher than normal levels of androgens are produced, the ovaries may stop releasing an egg each month (a process called ovulation). High androgen levels also cause the unwanted hair growth and acne seen in many women with PCOS.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What can irregular menstrual periods lead to?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337820780-d2e8cc0b-266b&#8221;][vc_column_text]Irregular menstrual periods can lead to infertility and, in some women, a thick lining of the uterus, which may eventually lead to uterine cancer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What are the health risks for women with PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337849512-de6d0004-4296&#8243;][vc_column_text]PCOS increases a woman\u2019s risk of serious conditions that may have lifelong consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Insulin resistance increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. Another condition that is associated with PCOS is metabolic syndrome. This syndrome contributes to both diabetes and heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>Women with PCOS tend to have a condition called endometrial hyperplasia, in which the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) becomes too thick. This condition increases the risk of endometrial cancer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are treatments available for women with PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548337942100-c90a407b-1530&#8243;][vc_column_text]A variety of treatments are available to address the problems of PCOS. Treatment is tailored to each woman according to symptoms, other health problems, and whether she wants to become pregnant.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can combined hormonal birth control pills be used to treat women with PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548338392318-50630f67-f71d&#8221;][vc_column_text]Combined hormonal birth control pills can be used for long-term treatment in women with PCOS who do not wish to become pregnant. Combined hormonal pills contain both estrogen and progestin. These birth control pills regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce hirsutism and acne by decreasing androgen levels. They also decrease the risk of endometrial cancer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What effect can weight loss have on women with PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548338454568-31efb813-d2c0&#8243;][vc_column_text]For overweight women, weight loss alone often regulates the menstrual cycle. Even a small weight loss of 2-3kgs can be helpful in making menstrual periods more regular. Weight loss also has been found to improve cholesterol and insulin levels and relieve symptoms such as excess hair growth and acne.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can insulin-sensitizing drugs help treat women with PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548338495288-79d8ab81-a699&#8243;][vc_column_text]Insulin-sensitizing drugs used to treat diabetes frequently are used in the treatment of PCOS. These drugs help the body respond to insulin. In women with PCOS, they can help decrease androgen levels and improve ovulation. Restoring ovulation helps make menstrual periods regular and more predictable.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What can be done to increase the chances of pregnancy for women with PCOS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1548338522273-b6fec576-8d99&#8243;][vc_column_text]Successful ovulation is the first step toward pregnancy. For overweight women, weight loss often accomplishes this goal. 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