What body systems are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome?
PCOS is a diagnosis of exclusion and is a multiorgan disease affecting most endocrine organs including ovaries, adrenals, pituitary, fat cells, and endocrine pancreas.
How is PCOS monitored?
Blood tests: Your doctor or other health care provider will take a small amount of blood from a vein in your arm. Lab tests will measure the levels of these hormones: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) affects your ability to get pregnant. Your level might be lower than normal, or even normal, if you have PCOS.
Is there any permanent solution for PCOS?
There is no permanent treatment or cure for PCOS .. it’s basically a endocrine disorder with a genetic basis .. It’s treated as per the symptoms of the patient ( menstrual irregularity/ excessive hair growth / acne/ weight gain & infertility) .. The only permanent treatment is lifestyle modification..
What is the first treatment for PCOS?
Medications Used to Treat Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Medication | Description | FDA pregnancy category |
---|---|---|
First-line | ||
Clomiphene (Clomid)† | Ovulation induction agent | X |
Eflornithine (Vaniqa)‡ | Inhibits hair growth | C |
Metformin (Glucophage)§ | Insulin-sensitizing agent | B |
How does PCOS affect nervous system?
Patients with PCOS have evidence of increased muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA), altered heart rate variability and attenuated heart rate recovery postexercise, compared with age- and BMI-matched controls, suggesting a generalized increase in sympathetic nerve activity.
How does PCOS affect endocrine system?
Many women with PCOS have decreased sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that regulates glucose (sugar) in the blood. This condition, known as insulin resistance, is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Women with PCOS often have type 2 diabetes, which occurs more frequently in women with PCOS.
What are the 4 types of PCOS?
The 4 types of PCOS include:
- Insulin resistant PCOS. This is the most common type of PCOS, affecting around 70% of people.
- Post-pill PCOS. Post-pill PCOS occurs in some people after they stop taking the oral contraceptive pill.
- Adrenal PCOS.
- Inflammatory PCOS.
How do OCPs help PCOS?
OCPs are commonly used in the management of patients with PCOS. They induce predictable cyclic menses, reduce luteinizing hormone secretion and thus lower ovarian androgen production; the estrogen component increases sex hormone-binding globulin, thus reducing free androgens (Ehrmann, 2005).
Can PCOS cause nerve damage?
Metformin and oral contraceptive pills are two of the most common medications used to treat PCOS. What many don’t realize is that both of these medications can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12. A deficiency of vitamin B12 is serious as it can result in permanent neurological and nerve damage.