MANAGING POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

THE PASSIONATE DR ANKESH SAHETYA ELABORATES ON THE HORMONAL DISORDER THAT CAUSES ENLARGED OVARIES WITH SMALL CYSTS ON THE OUTER EDGES

- Dr. Ankesh Sahetya

One of the prevalent conditions I frequently encounter is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which has become a modern-day epidemic with significant national and international implications.

Understanding PCOS

PCOS is a complex metabolic and lifestyle disorder with both genetic and environmental origins, often occurring among sisters within families. It is characterized by a range of symptoms, including irregular menstrual cycles, anovulation, weight gain, abnormal growth of facial and body hair, acne, hair loss, and skin pigmentation. This is due to raised levels of the male sex hormone serum testosterone and Insulin. If left unmanaged, PCOS can lead to serious health complications such as infertility, morbid obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.