The Role of PCOS on Women’s Health

31 May 2021

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women in their reproductive age, especially women who are in their 20s and 30s. Women who are categorized as obese, have a family history of PCOS, or have other health conditions related to abnormal blood sugar levels like diabetes, are most likely to acquire PCOS.

There is no found cure for the disease, but PCOS symptoms can be detected for early diagnosis and management. If you are experiencing an unusual irregular menstrual period, acne breakouts, and/or sudden weight gain, you must consult an OB-Gyne immediately as you may be developing PCOS or other hormonal imbalance.

Moreover, having a well-balanced diet and regular exercise will burn calories and manage your blood sugar levels, which will help you manage the symptoms of PCOS. The World Citi Med Women’s Wellness Center offers consultations, transvaginal and pelvic ultrasounds that can detect hormonal imbalances such as PCOS early on.

The following are the signs of PCOS that you have to watch out for:

Missed periods, irregular periods, or very light periods
Excess body hair, including the chest, stomach, and back (hirsutism)
Weight gain, especially around the belly (abdomen)
Acne break out or oily skin
Hair thinning
Infertility
Small pieces of excess skin on the neck or armpits (skin tags)
Dark or thick skin patches on the back of the neck, in the armpits, and under the breasts

Our Women’s Wellness Center believes that a woman’s beauty comes from within. Let us guide you on managing early signs and symptoms of PCOS. To schedule your consultation, you may contact the WCMC Women’s Wellness Center at (02) 913 8380 loc. 210.

References:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Office on Women's Health. (2019, April 19). Retrieved from https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. John Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos. Date 26 May 2021