HOW IS PCOS DIAGNOSED?
WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS TODAY ABOUT THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PCOS COMPLICATIONS OF PCOS HOW IS PCOS DIAGNOSED? CONCLUSION
PCOS
About PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common hormonal disorder seen among women of reproductive age. The women affected with PCOS produce excess male hormones. The exact reason for the PCOS is not known. Early diagnosis and treatment are the only way to reduce the complications of PCOS.
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LET'S CHECK THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PCOS
THE SYMPTOMS 1. Irregular or Prolonged Menstrul cycle. 2. Excess Facial and Body Hair. 3. Male Pattern Baldness.
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COMPLICATIONS OF PCOS CAN INCLUDE: Infertility Gestational diabetes High blood pressure During Pregnancy. Miscarriage / premature birth Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes Sleep apnea Depression, anxiety, and eating disorders Abnormal uterine bleeding Prolonged/ No Menstrual cycle Cancer of the uterine lining. etc are
How is pcos diagnosed?
Screening tests are used to monitor your health condition. You should go for the screening tests if you have observed any symptoms.
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PELVIC EXAM Visual and manual examination of the reproductive organs for mass, growths or other abnormalities.
VAGINAL ULTRASOUND A vaginal ultrasound is carried out to provide an image of the uterus, ovaries, and the pelvis. The ultrasound image shows whether there are any ‘cysts’, ovary enlargement, the thickness of endometrium wall etc. ,
BLOOD TESTS Blood Tests are used to find the levels of androgens and other reproductive hormone levels in the blood
ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND The ovaries are viewed from the outside through the stomach wall.
Tests to assess the risks of cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure are performed during PCOS testing.
CONCLUSION
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