Impact of PCOS on women's fertility: Myth and Fact

In modern times, changes in lifestyle and flawed dietary habits are becoming our invisible foe and it becomes evident in women's complications during the menstrual cycle. PCOS in contemporary times is continuing to inflict pain on women in every possible manner, from physical issues to mental distress and trauma.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a type of hormonal imbalance, which takes place during puberty. In conjunction with metabolic disorders, it delays the period or makes the menstrual cycle extremely irregular. This blog is going to burst out of the bubbles of myth in terms of bringing more clarity to the treatment and treatment of Polycystic disorders.

This specific hormonal disorder in recent times has become widespread among women as 20% of Indian women are combating it. Our experts through this blog have intended to convey the message of awareness among women. Apart from that, this blog is composed to empower readers in taking a stand against it instead of getting stigmatised.

The bodily and psychological alterations among women usually stem from the fluid-filled sacs growing in the outermost part of the ovary. In addition to that, these cysts hinder the process of releasing eggs regularly.

PCOS Symptoms

Being a hormone-based condition, Polycystic ovary keeps differing symptoms based on age, severity and type and usually, women of young ages often become incapable of figuring out the signs of it. Additionally, our Gynaecologists have found that PCOS in some cases becomes complicated to trace and it requires an immediate medical diagnosis. The most common symptoms of it are the following:

• Irregular or prolonged missed periods
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Thinning of hair or baldness
• Excessive growth of facial hair
• Infertility or complications in conceiving
• Mood Swings

Despite the above-mentioned symptoms, women can confront other visible signs, likely to enunciate the presence of a Polycystic ovary. In cases of undergoing any two symptoms from the given list, one should immediately consult their Gynaecologists for expert advice.

Population under stake

Polycystic ovary is not a disease, rather it can be referred to as a condition, that keeps women away from their normal quality of lifestyle. However, women having underlying health conditions might suffer the most due to this Ovarian condition.

• Escalated level of blood pressure
• Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
• Endometrial hyperplasia
• Massive sleeping disorders
• Acute depression and anxiety
• Endometrial cancer
• Sleeping disorders
• Hypertension
• Reduced sex drive

PCOS Causes

The cause of growing cysts in the outermost region of the ovary is all unknown to the experts as of now. Our experts in some exceptional cases have traced out that genetics play a pivotal role in offering impetus to cystic growth in the ovarian region. Here we have listed down some of the prominent causes of this complex hormonal condition in the female body to let the readers identify the absolute prevention methods to apply.

Presence of higher amount of male hormones like androgens in the female body:

Androgen is mainly a male hormone and is accountable for inhibiting the ovary from releasing eggs, resulting in an irregular menstrual cycle. Missed ovulation or irregular ovulation intensifies the risk of budding cysts.

Genetics:

This hormonal condition is often inherited from family members and our expert Gynaecologists suggest going for a diagnosis at least once a year if your mother or aunt has this disorder.

Resistance to insulin:

Insulin is a useful hormone for the human body as its secretion from the pancreas regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. Besides that, high levels of insulin production under the impact of insulin resistance can compel the ovaries to produce testosterone at a higher degree. This factor ultimately affects normal ovulation.

PCOS and its relation to fertility

Infertility among women springs out from hormonal imbalances and cystic growth in ovaries. Women having these disorders are not subjected to lifetime infertility, rather there are chances of complications in pregnancy or difficulty in conceiving. Owing to these factors, cystic conditions in an undiagnosed stage can shatter the possibility of getting pregnant and also result in multiple miscarriages. Thankfully, our state-of-the-art infrastructure and modern inventions are here to offer you the hope of a healthy reproductive life and the promise of healthy babies.

Prevalent Myths related to PCOS

Preconceived notions or established myths related to PCOS and fertility primarily affect the confidence level of women. In this blog, our gynaecologists have made an attempt to acknowledge the myths to avoid the chances of readers getting misled.

• PCOS is a rare condition
• Women having this disorder cannot conceive
• Losing weight, cannot help you to get rid of ovarian cysts
• Women in possession of polycystic conditions are obese

Diagnosis Methods

Diagnosis of cysts in ovaries in the initial phase can help the women to choose the right path of treatment. The prevalent methods of diagnosis include

• Pelvic ultrasound
• Frequent weight check-up
• Analysis of medical history
• Physical exam

Treatment Options

Ovarian cysts are not entirely curable, rather proper diagnosis and treatment options are available to alleviate the symptoms. As per our Gynaecology consultants, the below options are there to effectively deal with cystic complications.

• Losing weight
• Maintenance of a healthy lifestyle
• Taking prescribed medicines
• Surgical interventions in case of complex ovulation issues
• Practising sound sleep
• Maintenance of a higher level of hygiene
• In vitro fertilisation

Disclaimer

Though all attempts are made to provide correct information on the subject, inadvertent & typographical errors arising out of manual intervention cannot be ruled out. It is requested to bring any such discrepancies to the notice of the blogger for correction.