Polycystic ovaries

The female reproductive system is very vulnerable, and most of its diseases and inflammatory processes are asymptomatic. The problem becomes obvious only during an examination by a gynecologist or at the stage of pregnancy planning. Polycystic ovaries is one of the causes of infertility.

What ispolycystic ovaries?

Polycystic ovaries or polycystic ovary syndrome is a disease that develops against the background of hormonal imbalance and is characterized by the formation of numerous cyst-like neoplasms on the surface of the ovaries. As a result, the process of egg formation is disrupted, menstrual cycle disorders occur, fertility is disrupted, and signs of obesity appear. In addition, an advanced case of the disease can become a trigger for the development of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes, obesity and polycystic ovaries are three interrelated diseases that cause each other. Each of them is characterized by a hormonal imbalance, there is a violation of carbohydrate metabolism everywhere, the role of family history is noted in each case. The diagnosis of one of this triad means the need to confirm or deny the risk of the presence of others. That is why the treatment of polycystic ovaries involves maintaining a stable weight and preventing the onset of diabetes. Without proper treatment of this disease, the possibility of getting pregnant and giving birth without complications is practically reduced to zero.

Which women are at risk?

There are factors that indicate a predisposition to the development of polycystic ovary syndrome, among them:

• heredity, if women in the family already had this disease;
• regular disturbances of the menstrual cycle (delays);
• significant weight gain (more than 10 kg);
• diabetes and obesity, both in the patient and in her family members (mother, sister);
• chronic underdiagnosed or undiagnosed infections;
• high level of stress;
• complicated pregnancy or childbirth;
• repeated abortions;
• irregular sex life;
• diseases of the reproductive system;
• bad ecology.

Symptoms of polycystic ovaries

The main problem of this pathology is the latent course of the disease over a long period of time. The main symptoms of polycystic ovaries are persistent disturbances of the menstrual cycle. The disease is diagnosed in:

• 90% of women with oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation - several times a year);
• 70% of women with anovulation (absence of ovulation),
• 30% of women with amenorrhea (absence of menstruation).

The next important symptom of polycystic disease is a rapid increase in body weight (from 10 kg).

Hirsutism is excessive growth of hair on the body and face, which is caused by an excess of androgens in the body. Most often, excessive hair is observed on the white line of the abdomen, in the crotch, on the back of the thigh, on the lower legs, above the lip and on the beard.

Other symptoms of polycystic ovaries:

• androgen-dependentdermopathy (excessive oiliness of the skin);
• appearance of acne;
• seborrhea;
• alopecia - loss of hair on the head;
• skin pigmentation in the neck, under the breasts, under the armpits;
• characteristic signs of prolonged premenstrual syndrome;
• increased sensitivity of the mammary glands.

The success of polycystic ovary treatment depends entirely on how early the pathology is diagnosed. After all, treatment of the disease in the early stages will help to normalize the hormonal balance and restore fertility in a shorter time. However, modern medicine does not have effective methods of monitoring this disease, so all that remains for women is to visit a gynecologist regularly.

Polycystic ovaries and pregnancy

The disease significantly complicates the possibility of becoming pregnant, but with proper treatment and compliance with the doctor's recommendations, it is quite possible. The main task of treating polycystic ovaries is to stabilize the menstrual cycle with the help of hormonal drugs.

The next step is ovulation stimulation. With the help of a doctor, you calculate the appropriate day for conceiving a child.

Treatment of polycystic ovaries in the "Leoderm" clinic

Is polycystic ovary treated? Treatment of polycystic ovaries requires a comprehensive approach and long-term therapy. With positive dynamics, the treatment lasts from 6 months, but sometimes the recovery process can stretch for years. In addition, this disease progresses very quickly, and in the absence of therapy, it has serious complications.

The therapeutic process begins with the collection of the patient's complete history and the passing of all necessary tests. In most cases, the main goal of treatment is the restoration of reproductive function, which means the normalization of the menstrual cycle.

The first step in treatment is normalization of weight with the help of a balanced diet, acceptable physical activity, massages, and reflexology.

The next stage is the stimulation of ovulation with specialized targeted drugs. It should be noted that hormonal therapy helps to restore the normal menstrual cycle of 40-80% of women, of which 20-46% of patients manage to get pregnant.

If the treatment of polycystic ovaries is necessary for a woman who is not of childbearing age, then its main goal is to prevent complications, eliminate hirsutism and achieve visually noticeable improvements in the body.

For therapy, combined oral contraceptives are used, which allow to reduce the level of androgens, normalize the menstrual cycle, thereby preventing the appearance of hyperplasia and endometrial cancer in the future.

You can make an appointment with a gynecologist at the "Leoderm" clinic using the contact phone numbers. Don't delay, maybe we just know how to solve your problem!