What is polycystic ovary syndrome?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disease. The main characteristic is that multiple follicles develop in the ovaries, but they cannot mature to ovulate, leading to hormone imbalance, cycle disorders, infertility, obesity, increased hair and other problems. In recent years, PCOS has received increasing attention.
What causes polycystic ovary syndrome?
At present, the cause of PCOS is not very clear. It may be a combination of genetic factors, living habits, environmental factors, drugs and other factors. However, genetic factors are considered to be one of the important factors in the occurrence of PCOS.
Lifestyle Management
Changing bad lifestyle is the basis of treating PCOS. Appropriate weight control and increased exercise can improve the endocrine environment and promote normal ovulation. In addition, diet is also very important. It should be appropriately diversified, not too picky, and pay attention to controlling sugar. Diabetes is a common complication, especially among women with PCOS.
Drug treatment
For PCOS physical disorders, doctors generally give medication. Medication treatments include hormones, insulin resistance drugs, antidiabetic drugs, antioxidants, etc. Drug treatment can also be formulated according to individual patient conditions.
Surgical treatment
If medical treatment doesn\’t work, your doctor may consider surgery. The most common surgery is ovarian electrical stimulation, which can stimulate ovulation and has good results. In addition, surgeries such as endometrial curettage and salpingography may also be used.
Psychotherapy
Women with PCOS are prone to distress and even negative emotions during the process of gender differentiation, which affects their quality of life. Psychotherapy can help patients deal with emotional problems, relieve stress, and enhance self-regulation abilities and life confidence.
Summary
To control polycystic ovary syndrome, it is necessary to adopt a scientific and comprehensive treatment plan, including changing bad living habits, drug treatment, surgical treatment and psychological treatment. At the same time, patients should pay attention to their own physical health problems and strengthen self-regulation and management.
