Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a term that is getting more and more into our lives, but do you really understand it? Do you know how to distinguish it from other confusing conditions? Don't worry, let me introduce you to the essential difference between the two!
The first thing to talk about is polycystic. Sometimes when I do ultrasound, I see a lot of small packets of candy in the ovaries, which is called polycystic. The total testosterone in the test is not high, but there are acne on the face or hair on the body, which is also a sign of polycystic. It looks scary, but in fact, don't be too nervous, because in fact, there may be one in every four girls of childbearing age! If you don't feel unwell, you can actually leave it alone.
Next, we have our protagonist today - polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It's not that simple, it's not a small cyst, it's a complex condition with countless complications. The first is that there is a problem with ovulation, menstruation becomes irregular, the frequency of ovulation decreases or even no longer ovulates; The second is the polycystic phenomenon of the ovaries; Finally, the androgens in the body are higher than those of ordinary people, and they often have acne and hair. Do you think you're a little familiar with that? Well, yes, PCOS is one of the main culprits of all kinds of fertility problems that we encounter most often.
So, how can we diagnose this disease? It's very simple, just look at three points:
Menstruation and ovulation
Polycystic changes in the ovaries, i.e., more than 12 antral follicles smaller than 10 mm and mostly 2-5 mm on one side of the ovary can be seen on ultrasound or ultrasound
High and low levels of androgens in the body.
If you meet two of these points and rule out other conditions, then we can be sure that you have PCOS. No matter how high the value is, it's too late to correct**, so don't worry too much.
Of course, we also need to understand that polycystic ovaries are not the same as PCOS. The ultrasound results show that the ovaries on both sides of your side have turned into a lot of small candies, and some people think that you have PCOS. However, this is not the case, and there are many small candies in your ovaries that could be caused by other reasons, such as the fact that the medicine you are taking contains estrogen, or that you suddenly start doing a lot of physical activity. These things can lead to hormonal changes in the body, such as testosterone, which can cause changes in the ovaries. Therefore, even if we see such changes in the ovaries, we cannot rashly judge that we have PCOS.
So, what if you suspect you have PCOS? Don't hesitate to go to the hospital! It's the right thing to check well. Be sure to go to a professional hospital to find a professional doctor to help you diagnose, which will definitely help you find a solution to the problem and help you regain a healthy body and a happy life! As for those home remedies and miracle medicines, we can't just use them randomly!