you might work together on making the lifestyle changes that can help manage the condition, for example.
It is also important for you to understand the condition and what your partner is feeling.
That said, there are challenges in living with a person who has PCOS.
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PCOS can cause annoying symptoms, and management can be tedious.
This excess in androgens can cause the ovaries to produce too many immature egg follicles each month.
These are the “polycystic ovaries” responsible for the name of the condition.
Excess androgens are also responsible for many of the other symptoms of the condition.
Due to the excess androgens, the follicles in an ovary don’t mature fully and aren’t released.
This leads to the development of small ovarian cysts, which can be seen on ultrasound.
This leads to the common symptoms of irregular periods, and often, infertility.
Researchers aren’t certain exactly whatcauses the excess androgensresponsible for the clinical symptoms of PCOS.
It appears theremay be some genetic component, and it can run in families.
Several factors are evaluated to make it make adiagnosis of PCOS.
Thetransvaginal ultrasound criteria for PCOSare also important in interpreting signs found on ultrasound.
Early intervention is the key to treating and preventing these complications.
Excess facial hair can be troublesome for people with PCOS.
Considerable research has been done on weight loss and PCOS.
The good news is that pregnancy is not impossible with PCOS.
While it can be a challenge, there are a number of treatments available.
You may need to seek the assistance of a fertility expert or reproductive endocrinologist.
There are oral medications, injectable drugs, and IVF as options.
These treatments are successful for the majority of couples.
It can often be managed with therapies like birth control pills.
Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and exercise can also help.
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